Critical Care Registered Nurse in Bethel, CT

Shift Details: Day/Night Rotator. 0700-1930, 1900-0730

Join our expanding critical care team at St. Vincent's Medical Center, where every moment matters! With the growth of our ICU/PCU services in neuro-critical care, heart and vascular, and surgical oncology, we are looking for dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurses who are eager to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

At St. Vincent's Medical Center, we prioritize the well-being of our nurses just as much as our patients. Our competitive benefits are designed to support you and your family's needs:
• Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
• Bridge to Residency (B2R) Program with a dedicated coach to help you succeed in completing the NCLEX exam.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250.00 after six months and up to 40% tuition discounts for employees and dependents through partner institutions.
• Loan forgiveness opportunities for qualifying student loans.
• Robust employee assistance and wellness programs focusing on mental health support.
• Paid time off and comprehensive health insurance packages.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts on various services and products, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.
• Join Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that advocate for diversity and inclusion within our organization.

Job Summary:

As a Critical Care Registered Nurse, you will provide exemplary nursing care in alignment with our established protocols. Your responsibilities will include:
• Implementing and monitoring individualized patient care plans while effectively communicating patient conditions.
• Coordinating patient care with an interdisciplinary team.
• Carrying out physician and nursing orders accurately.
• Assessing patient discharge needs and collaborating with health care team members.
• Delivering personalized care by understanding each patient's unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Delegating nursing tasks appropriately while maximizing staff performance.
• Participating in daily interdisciplinary rounds and contributing valuable insights about patient care.
• Adhering to ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics.
• Developing and revising individual care plans as needed.
• Engaging in professional growth activities outside of direct patient care.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• Two years of Medical-Surgical/Critical Care experience preferred.

St. Vincent's Medical Center, a twice-designated Magnet hospital, is committed to nursing excellence. Our facility includes a 473-bed teaching hospital and is part of Hartford HealthCare, one of the leading health systems in the state, dedicated to delivering advanced surgical procedures and compassionate care.

Come grow and thrive with us as part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Start where every moment matters!