Labor & Delivery RN in Watertown, CT

Registered Nurse Acute (RN) - Labor And Delivery

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: 3rd shift, 7:00p-7:30a, every 3rd weekend, every other holiday.

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 Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of Nursing Leadership and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse 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 for complex, multi-varianced population of patients, which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of the patient and family.

Qualifications

Education

· Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

· Associate’s degree in Nursing.

· Successful completion of nurse residency, if applicable.

Experience

· One year of experience with a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical experience as a licensed registered nurse.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

· Registered Nurse, State of CT

· Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)

· 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.

· Membership in a professional nursing organization preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate patient care.

· Cares for a full patient assignment with expanding scope of responsibilities over time.

· 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.

· Strong knowledge of and demonstrated skills in providing care for age specific populations.

· Strong ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

· Ability to act as a preceptor and charge nurse as needed.

· Self-directed in clinical responsibilities.

· Ability to manage and organize multiple clinical priorities.

· Strong 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 .