Registered Nurse, 24 hours, Nights, Weekends Only, ED

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department (ED) Part Time Night Shift

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in Putnam, CT. This role provides emergent, high-acuity care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and potentially life-threatening conditions requiring rapid assessment, stabilization, and intervention. This position is offering up to a $25,000 sign on bonus for eligible external candidates.

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Our nursing model is relationship-based, supporting individualized patient-centered care while operating in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment requiring strong clinical judgment, prioritization, and rapid decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients in our Emergency Department
• Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination
• Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examination, interprets findings, and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area
• Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses
• Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record
• Consults with physician per established Day Kimball Hospital policy
• Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patients

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Connecticut is required
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent is required; if not currently certified, must obtain within three (3) months of employment
• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to recognize unsafe and life-threatening situations and how to intervene appropriately
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions
• Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice
• Demonstrated compassionate customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues
• Solid foundation in evaluating plans of care and reformulating as necessary

Registered Nurse Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pharmacy Plan
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Benefits

About Day Kimball Health For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. We are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative clinical environment where nursing professionals can grow, advance, and deliver exceptional patient care.

Equal Employment Opportunity Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.