Registered Nurse - Entry Level Opportunity (RN, GN) - PCU E3 in Griswold, CT
Job Description
Work where every moment matters.
Join more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who proudly contribute to a healthcare network that values every moment. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare services provider.
Backus Hospital, established in 1893, serves as the primary healthcare source for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are proud of our offerings, including the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and exclusive LIFE STAR helicopter services. We focus on delivering a continuum of high-quality healthcare aimed at improving the health of our communities.
The E3 unit features a combined telemetry and Progressive Care Unit with 25 beds, staffed by skilled nursing and healthcare professionals. Our team excels in critical thinking and specialty training, providing top-tier care for complex stroke, vascular, neurological, and surgery patients. With a commitment to innovative technology and patient-centered care, we cultivate an environment that promotes healing.
JOB SUMMARY
Demonstrate clinical competence using the nursing process while building a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assess and identify patient needs, create a care plan, implement treatments, and evaluate care provided.
Qualifications
• Graduate of a school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• One (1) year RN experience or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program; preferred two (2) years of experience in this clinical area.
• Current unrestricted nursing license in good standing for the State of Connecticut.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ACLS and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass the dysrhythmia test within 3 months of hire.
• Must achieve a score of 80% on the BKAT or complete a critical care course within one (1) year of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications; PCCN or CCRN preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic understanding of nursing principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret oral and written instructions. Strong communication skills to provide effective technical or complex information. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with colleagues, medical professionals, and patients. Adaptability to prioritize tasks, remain flexible, and collaborate as a team player. Capability to perform in a high-stress environment with a commitment to customer service. Basic computer skills required for data entry and retrieval.
High-level analytical skills needed to interpret information from different sources and respond appropriately to changes, challenges, and emergencies. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
We invest in your career.
Hartford HealthCare offers numerous opportunities for professional development and growth across the state. Join an organization committed to innovation—bringing new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We believe a thriving organization starts with thriving employees and provide a competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance. Every moment matters—this is your moment.
Join more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who proudly contribute to a healthcare network that values every moment. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare services provider.
Backus Hospital, established in 1893, serves as the primary healthcare source for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are proud of our offerings, including the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and exclusive LIFE STAR helicopter services. We focus on delivering a continuum of high-quality healthcare aimed at improving the health of our communities.
The E3 unit features a combined telemetry and Progressive Care Unit with 25 beds, staffed by skilled nursing and healthcare professionals. Our team excels in critical thinking and specialty training, providing top-tier care for complex stroke, vascular, neurological, and surgery patients. With a commitment to innovative technology and patient-centered care, we cultivate an environment that promotes healing.
JOB SUMMARY
Demonstrate clinical competence using the nursing process while building a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assess and identify patient needs, create a care plan, implement treatments, and evaluate care provided.
Qualifications
• Graduate of a school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• One (1) year RN experience or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program; preferred two (2) years of experience in this clinical area.
• Current unrestricted nursing license in good standing for the State of Connecticut.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ACLS and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass the dysrhythmia test within 3 months of hire.
• Must achieve a score of 80% on the BKAT or complete a critical care course within one (1) year of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications; PCCN or CCRN preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic understanding of nursing principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret oral and written instructions. Strong communication skills to provide effective technical or complex information. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with colleagues, medical professionals, and patients. Adaptability to prioritize tasks, remain flexible, and collaborate as a team player. Capability to perform in a high-stress environment with a commitment to customer service. Basic computer skills required for data entry and retrieval.
High-level analytical skills needed to interpret information from different sources and respond appropriately to changes, challenges, and emergencies. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
We invest in your career.
Hartford HealthCare offers numerous opportunities for professional development and growth across the state. Join an organization committed to innovation—bringing new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We believe a thriving organization starts with thriving employees and provide a competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance. Every moment matters—this is your moment.
Job Details
Medical Speciality
TelemetryCritical & Intensive Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
HospitalPCU
About Backus Hospital
The William W. Backus Hospital is a non-profit organization providing quality healthcare services, including senior care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation, to the residents of eastern Connecticut. As part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, Backus Hospital offers a range of services as a 213-bed acute care community hospital, serving nearly a quarter-million people in the region.