Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Ambulatory Recovery Unit in Columbia, CT
Job Description
Shift Details: 12-hour shifts with flexible start times at 7:30 am, 8 am, 9 am, or 10:30 am. Staff members work variable schedules, including rotating weekends and call shifts during holidays, with potential additional call required.
Join a workplace where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come together with a shared commitment to making a difference in patient care. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
At Backus Hospital, we have a rich history of over 118 years of serving Eastern Connecticut, including service as the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and providing LIFE STAR helicopter services for our community. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality healthcare to improve community health.
About the Role:
As a Registered Nurse in our collaborative and diverse team, you will play a vital role in providing patient-centered care. Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, you will utilize evidence-based practices to meet the holistic needs of patients and their families. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing care plans that reflect best practices and addressing the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of those in your care.
Qualifications:
• Education: Graduate of a nursing school.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
• License and Certification: Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Connecticut, BLS certification upon hire, with the ability to obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire. Maintenance of department-specific certifications will also be required.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN or MSN; two or more years of experience in the clinical area; certification in clinical specialty; Certification as a Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).
Skills and Abilities:
• Understanding of nursing principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively relay complex information and instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
Problem Solving and Decision Making:
This role requires a high analytical ability to assess and interpret information. You will be equipped to respond effectively to changes, emergency situations, and other challenges while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Work location: Backus Hospital (10309)
Join a workplace where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come together with a shared commitment to making a difference in patient care. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
At Backus Hospital, we have a rich history of over 118 years of serving Eastern Connecticut, including service as the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and providing LIFE STAR helicopter services for our community. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality healthcare to improve community health.
About the Role:
As a Registered Nurse in our collaborative and diverse team, you will play a vital role in providing patient-centered care. Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, you will utilize evidence-based practices to meet the holistic needs of patients and their families. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing care plans that reflect best practices and addressing the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of those in your care.
Qualifications:
• Education: Graduate of a nursing school.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
• License and Certification: Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Connecticut, BLS certification upon hire, with the ability to obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire. Maintenance of department-specific certifications will also be required.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN or MSN; two or more years of experience in the clinical area; certification in clinical specialty; Certification as a Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).
Skills and Abilities:
• Understanding of nursing principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively relay complex information and instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
Problem Solving and Decision Making:
This role requires a high analytical ability to assess and interpret information. You will be equipped to respond effectively to changes, emergency situations, and other challenges while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Work location: Backus Hospital (10309)
Job Details
Medical Speciality
SurgeryPerioperative Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Years of Experience
Intermediate
Shifts
12 hour shiftRotating shiftOn callWeekends as needed
Work Setting
Operating roomHospitalAmbulatory surgery center
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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.