Registered Nurse (RN), NICU, Full Time, EveNight

Description

Position at Danbury Hospital

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Danbury Hospital a 456-bed acute care hospital has been providing award-winning personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and compassionate psychiatric care including a partial-hospitalization program.

Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possiblealways with heart. For many of our team members that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary:
Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members.

Required: State of CT RN license. Minimum of 6 months of NICU RN. BLS certification required. NRP certified or must obtain within 3 months of hire. PALS or ACLS preferred but not required.

Hours: 36 control hours
Shift: 7:00pm-7:30am; with holiday and weekend requirements

Responsibilities:
1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner focusing on physiologic psychological & cognitive status.
2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
3. Implements care in a knowledgeable skillful consistent and continuous manner.
4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.
5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.
6. Identifies patients/significant others learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.
7. Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Desired: Nursing certification BSN
Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 36.00
Work Schedule: Eve/Night 12
Department: NICU

Exempt: No

Salary Range:
$46.30 - $67.77 Hourly

Grade:

Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse

Education:
Essential:
* Associates Level Degree

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Significant exposure to dirt odor noise human waste etc.

With strong heart s and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Northwell Health!

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

Required Experience:

IC