Staff Nurse

7 days ago


Hartford, United States Connecticut Children's Full time

Job Description Job Description SIGN ON BONUS Eligible nurses with 1+ years of OR experience - $10,000 Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, organizational policies; procedures, TJC, and State; federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities CLINICAL PRACTICE - On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards.

POPULATION SPECIFIC - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.

UNIT LEADERSHIP - Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department's work productivity and resource management activities.

DOCUMENTATION/COMMUNICATION - Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team.

PATIENT/FAMILY PARTNERSHIP ; EDUCATION - Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to organizational policies and standards; supports the organization's efforts to patient/family education.

STANDARDS - Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Standards.

Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • A minimum of ASN/ADN required upon hire, BSN preferred. If ASN/ADN, must acquire BSN within 3 years of hire
LICENSE And/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure required at time of hire and maintained thereafter. American Heart Association, or American Red Cross, Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification required upon hire and maintained thereafter Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire Minimum of 2 years recent perioperative experience. Certification in OR nursing is preferred. Traveler that does not do call does not need PALS certification. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required KNOWLEDGE OF:- Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing; - State regulations regarding nursing practice; - Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards- Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education- Developmental and population-specific patient ; family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice- Accreditation and certification requirements and standards

SKILLS:- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community- Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related software applications; locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool

ABILITY TO:- Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community;- Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process - Maintain confidentiality of information- Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.

About Us Connecticut Children s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children s, treating children isn t just our job it s our passion. As a leading children s health system experiencing steady growth, we re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children s health and well-being as one team.

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