Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Cardiology E4

Location Detail :

Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail :

Various shifts; full time and part time

Come join Hartford HealthCare and work where  every moment  matters!

Backus Hospital is actively hiring  Registered Nurses  for our  Cardiology Unit . Experienced nurses, student nurses and recent graduate nurses are encouraged to apply.

Backus Hospital doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too.

We offer :

• Nurse Residency program for all newly licensed nurses
• Up to $10K Sign-on Bonus for nurses with more than one (1) year of acute RN experience hired into 24+ hour positions
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and health insurance packages
• Tuition Reimbursement and Higher Education partnerships with Quinnipiac, Post University, Salve Regina, Elms College, Sacred Heart University and University of Hartford offering discounts to employees
• 401K with generous company match
• Free parking

At Backus Hospital, we are focused on supporting our colleagues. Our  Registered Nurses  have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license, using research, innovation, evidence-based practices. We offer our  Graduate Registered Nurses  clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities as they complete the yearlong  Nurse Resident  program.

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.

E4 Cardiology Telemetry is a 28-bed unit and serves as the central cardiac monitoring site for the inpatient floors. We are a compassionate team of nursing and healthcare professionals who are committed to excellence, are supportive of each other and strong advocates for our patients. Combining our skill and use of innovative technology, our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing. If you see yourself on E4 and are interested in joining our team, we invite you to submit an application so that we can learn more about you!

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Qualifications

Graduate of a school of Nursing. BSN preferred

One (1) year RN experience and / or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years of experience in this 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) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. Must be able to pass the dysrhythmia test within 3 months of hire.

Must be able to pass the BKAT with a score of 80% or complete a critical care course within one (1) year of hire.

Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment