Registered Nurse Resident Acute (RN) - Critical Care

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The Hospital of Central Connecticut doesnt just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our benefit options at Hartford Healthcare are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here.

What our nurses love about Hartford Healthcare:

• Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents.
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health.
• Paid time off and health insurance packages.
• Free parking on-site.
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

At Hartford healthcare, we are focused on supporting our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using research, innovation and evidence-based practices. We offer our Graduate Registered Nurses clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities as they complete the Nurse Residency program.

The Critical Care Unit at the Hospital of Central Connecticut is a 24-bed unit, all comprised of private rooms. The staff includes Registered Nurses, Nurse Assistants, Administrative Support Staff, with attending Physicians and Mid-level providers available 24-7. Our unit is equipped with the highest levels of technology including Electronic Patient Records. Our staff works in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams in a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of Nursing Leadership and in collaboration with a nurse preceptor and nurse educator along with an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse Resident utilizes evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, and policies and procedures of the hospital. This position develops a plan of care, which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of the patient and family.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of a formal Nursing program.
• Associates degree in Nursing.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse, State of CT.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Additional certifications may be required in specific specialties.

Language Skills

Must be able to effectively communicate information in English.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Applies the principles and practices of nursing.
• Ability to develop, deliver and evaluate patient care.
• Works towards caring for a full patient assignment with expanding scope of responsibilities over time.
• Basic knowledge of high reliability.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Uses communication skills to foster a healthy work environment and facilitate positive patient outcomes and experience.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
• Applies knowledge of care for age specific populations.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Self-directed in clinical responsibilities.