Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Colchester, CT
Job Description
Shift Details: 7:00pm-7:30am, rotating weekends and holidays.
Join a team where every moment matters! At Hartford HealthCare, over 40,000 dedicated colleagues share a common purpose: to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We invite you to be part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Backus Hospital, founded in 1893, is a cornerstone of healthcare services in Eastern Connecticut, featuring the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and LIFE STAR helicopter services.
Position Overview - NICU
As a Registered Nurse in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, you will demonstrate clinical excellence by utilizing the nursing process to foster strong patient-nurse relationships. Your responsibilities will include:
• Assessing and identifying patient needs and concerns.
• Developing and implementing individualized care plans.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of care and making necessary adjustments.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of RN experience or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two or more years of experience in NICU preferred.
• License and Certification: Current unrestricted RN license in good standing in Connecticut. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire. Ability to obtain and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 60 days of hire. Department-specific certifications are also required. Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC - NIC or CCRN) preferred.
We care deeply about our employees' careers. With multiple locations across the state, Hartford HealthCare offers incredible opportunities for professional development and career growth. Become part of an organization that embraces innovation and enhances community health through new technologies and treatments.
Thank you for considering this opportunity. Every moment matters—make this your moment!
Join a team where every moment matters! At Hartford HealthCare, over 40,000 dedicated colleagues share a common purpose: to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We invite you to be part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Backus Hospital, founded in 1893, is a cornerstone of healthcare services in Eastern Connecticut, featuring the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and LIFE STAR helicopter services.
Position Overview - NICU
As a Registered Nurse in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, you will demonstrate clinical excellence by utilizing the nursing process to foster strong patient-nurse relationships. Your responsibilities will include:
• Assessing and identifying patient needs and concerns.
• Developing and implementing individualized care plans.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of care and making necessary adjustments.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of RN experience or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two or more years of experience in NICU preferred.
• License and Certification: Current unrestricted RN license in good standing in Connecticut. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire. Ability to obtain and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 60 days of hire. Department-specific certifications are also required. Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC - NIC or CCRN) preferred.
We care deeply about our employees' careers. With multiple locations across the state, Hartford HealthCare offers incredible opportunities for professional development and career growth. Become part of an organization that embraces innovation and enhances community health through new technologies and treatments.
Thank you for considering this opportunity. Every moment matters—make this your moment!
Job Details
Medical Speciality
PediatricsCritical & Intensive Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
HospitalNICU
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.