Registered Nurse- Med Surg​/weekend

Position: Registered Nurse- Med Surg/FT 36 hours/days/7A - 730P/every other weekend
At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.).

We are Magnet  and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.

Schedule:

36 Hrs a Week / Days 7a-7:30p/ Every other weekend

Come join our Nursing family and be an integral part of our med/surg telemetry team! We offer an extensive onboarding experience with a dedicated Preceptor that includes continuing education, SIM lab, and a dedicated professional development specialist. Our nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out a patient centered plan of care. This position involves treating a diverse patient population with a variety of medical conditions and post surgical care needs.

The medical surgical RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with Bristol Health's established policies, procedures, and evidence based protocols. Tasks and responsibilities include: telemetry monitoring and interpretation, carrying out physician orders, administering prescribed medication, wound care, vital sign monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition utilizing computerized documentation and information technology tools, orienting and mentoring new team members, following universal precautions utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits include:
Tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403B plan, Nursing clinical ladder, paid time off plan, employee retail pharmacy on site

Job Qualifications:

Educational /

Minimum Requirements:

CT RN License in good standing. 6 months of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care (Preferred)
ASN is required with the intention of going back to school for a BSNState/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred.

Active BLS Certification. ACLS preferred upon hire. ACLS offered by Bristol Health within 6 months of hire.

Bristol Health Mandated

Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Health Care Provider BLS from American Heart Association.

Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department.

Other unit based competencies / skills as required.

Special Requirements :

Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills.

Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling,crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting.

Lifting greater than 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day Looking at a computer monitor

Vision acuity correctable to normal

Hearing acuity correctable to normal

Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend

Work Environment:

Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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