Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Birthing Center
About The Position
Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. JOB SUMMARY - LDRP Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients. JOB SUMMARY - NICU Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred.
- One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area preferred.
- Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 90 days of hire.
- Completion of basic fetal monitoring class by the end of orientation. Electronic Fetal Monitoring National certification (NCC) within two (2) years of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
- Graduate of a school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred.
- One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area preferred.
- Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 60 days of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC or RN-BC) preferred.
- Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC - NIC or CCRN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship.
- Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs
- Establishes a plan of care
- Implements and evaluates care provided to patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
