Critical Care Nurse Resident in Waterbury, CT

Registered Nurse Resident Acute (RN) - Critical Care

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: Night Shift every other weekend 1-3 years CC experience preferred

Start here at Hartford Healthcare and work where every moment matters! 

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 

The Hospital of Central CT doesn’t 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 colleague  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.

· Associate’s 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.

· Ability to manage and organize multiple clinical priorities.

· Proficiency in basic computer skills and use of industry applications/programs. Ability to learn new technology and programs as advancements and changes are implemented.

The Hospital of Central CT is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of over 37,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise-touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here,  where every moment matters .