Staff Registered Nurse (RN), Part Time, Nights, ICU

Part Time Registered Nurse In Icu

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a part time registered nurse to join our ICU department in Putnam, CT! Schedule: Nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Weekly hours: 24 hours Weekend work required: Yes, every third

Benefits summary (20 or more agreed hours):

• Earned time off: including personal time & holidays
• Sick time: one week annually
• Educational / loan reimbursement: $2,500 per fiscal year for part-time
• Pay-for-performance opportunities
• Shift differentials: additional pay is provided for evening, night, or weekend shifts, where applicable. (ICU night shifts are eligible for additional pay differentials on top of the standard shift differential).
• Career pathways: internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA)
• Pharmacy plan
• 401(k) retirement plan: with eligible employer contribution
• Life insurance: basic and supplemental coverage options
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Critical illness & accident insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee perks: recognition programs, employee wellness initiatives, food truck fridays, and employee appreciation events, weekly pay

Registered nurse job summary:

Would you like to utilize your clinical expertise at the largest employer in northeast Connecticut known for its excellence in individualized care? We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career! Day Kimball gathers leading doctors, surgeons, therapists, researchers, nurses, and staff to work together for our patients' benefit. Our nurses in the ICU play a vital role in forging the path to excellence in patient care. They are committed to their patients and each other and have set the bar high in terms of team engagement, patient experience, continuous improvement, lifelong learning, quality clinical outcomes and commitment to patient and employee safety. As the ICU RN, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Our nursing model is relationship based, which allows for a stronger connection between the patient and caregiver, and a more individualized, appropriate type of care. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a fulfilling career.

Registered nurse responsibilities:

• Provide direct care for patients who require intensive monitoring and interventions.
• Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients in our intensive care unit
• 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; bachelor of science in nursing is preferred
• 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

Why choose day kimball health?

The care you need. close to home. For over 130 years, day kimball health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving northeastern Connecticut.

What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region's leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At day kimball health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at day kimball health offers more than a job - it's a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today. 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 status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.