Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU in Bristol, CT

Overview

Join our team to provide exceptional care and support for our patients. At our organization, every employee is an integral part of our vision, mission, and values which include integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Surgical ICU, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care according to unit policies and procedures. You'll supervise non-RN staff and may be required to work on other units as needed. Your leadership will help maintain high service levels while supporting patient needs.

Responsibilities
• Continuously assess the physical and psychosocial condition of patients throughout their care journey.
• Develop a personalized plan of care that addresses individual patient issues, collaborating with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Implement and coordinate the plan of care alongside the healthcare team.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan, patient responses to care, and readiness for discharge, making adjustments as necessary.
• Provide education tailored to the individual learning needs of patients and their families, documenting outcomes.
• Act as a preceptor for new staff members.
• Serve in a charge nurse capacity when needed.
• Meet performance expectations in customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and personal development.
• Perform additional duties as directed to ensure efficient unit operations.
• Demonstrate expertise in caring for neuro patients, including assessments and airway management.
• Assist with care during special neuro procedures.
• Conduct suctioning practices according to protocols.
• Show proficiency in using equipment and providing care for patients in a Halo brace.
• Understand nursing responsibilities for patients on ventilators.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in electronic patient records and internet literature searches for patient care.

Experience: Not applicable.

Licensure: Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.

Special Skills: BLS certification required.

Med/Surg RN experience required.