Emergency Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview\n\nAs a part of our organization, we seek individuals who understand and embody our vision, support our mission, and exemplify our values : integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. These values guide our daily actions as professionals dedicated to excellence.\n\nAt Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional medical care tailored to each patient's unique needs. We aim to achieve patient-centered benchmarks and foster an environment where patients are at the heart of their care team. All staff members contribute to this collaborative approach, enhancing access, and promoting continuous, comprehensive care, while striving for quality improvement.\n\nIn collaboration with the Nurse Manager, you will demonstrate leadership in management, clinical practice, performance improvement, and staff development, aligning with the overall philosophy and goals of Patient Care Services. In the Nurse Manager's absence, you will take charge of patient care direction, unit operations, and staff responsibilities. Below are the essential duties and responsibilities of this role : \n

• 1. Advanced Assessment Skills : Effectively assess healthcare needs by interviewing, observing, and collecting data to perform comprehensive systems assessments upon patient admission.\n
• 2. Patient Care Planning : Initiate Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (IPOC) based on initial assessments according to hospital policies and guidelines for nursing care.\n
• 3. Care Implementation : Prioritize patient care based on assessments and identified needs.\n
• 4. Care Evaluation : Evaluate patient responses to healthcare interventions ensuring alignment with expected outcomes.\n
• 5. Documentation : Maintain accurate, appropriate, and consistent documentation of patient outcomes, assisting the Nurse Manager with regular reviews.\n
• 6. Leadership Development : Exhibit advanced knowledge in patient care delivery, serving as a resource for fellow staff members.\n\nQualifications\n\nEducation : Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, with preference for a baccalaureate in nursing. All non-degreed Advanced Nurse Managers must earn 6 credit hours towards a bachelor's degree and complete 6 contact hours annually; degreed ANM must earn at least 10 contact hours annually.\n\nExperience : A minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting is preferred.\n\nLicensure : Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. All newly hired Registered Nurses must obtain current BCLS certification within one month of hire.\n\nSpecial Skills : Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.\n\nPhysical Demand : The position requires prolonged standing, walking, and the ability to use sight, hearing, and touch; as well as moving and lifting patients of varying weights.\n\nAdditional Information : A minimum of 2 years of intraoperative RN experience is required; leadership experience is preferred. This position is scheduled for Monday through Friday.\n\nBridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT