Registered Nurse (Rn) Emergency Department 3Rd Shift 32 Hours Hiring Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN)

Emergency Department Third Shift

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus!

Great Benefits!

Work Shift: Third Shift (11:00PM to 7:00AM)

Work Week: Limited (32 Hours)

Weekend Work Required: Yes

• Every Other

Holiday Work Required: Yes

• Every Other

Overview

Would you like to utilize your clinical expertise at the largest employer in northeast Connecticut known for its excellence in individualized care? We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Day Kimball gathers leading doctors, surgeons, therapists, researchers, nurses, and staff to work together for our patients' benefit. Our nurses in the Emergency Department play a vital role in forging the path to excellence in patient care. They are committed to their patients and each other and have set the bar high in terms of team engagement, patient experience, continuous improvement, lifelong learning, quality clinical outcomes and commitment to patient and employee safety.

As the Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Our nursing model is relationship based, which allows for a stronger connection between the patient and caregiver, and a more individualized, appropriate type of care. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and-most importantly-a fulfilling career.

Summary of Responsibilities

Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients in our Emergency Department

Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination

Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examination, interprets findings, and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area

Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses

Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record

Consults with physician per established Day Kimball Hospital policy

Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patients

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to recognize unsafe and life-threatening situations and how to intervene appropriately

Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions

Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice

Demonstrated compassionate customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues

Solid foundation in evaluating plans of care and reformulating as necessary

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Connecticut is required

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent is required; if not currently certified, must obtain within three (3) months of employment

Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball Homecare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball Homemakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities.

Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.

Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball Homecare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball Homemakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities.

Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.