Registered Nurse - Neurology, Hartford

Employment Type:Full time
Shift:Day Shift
Description:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing higher level clinical support to the health care team by providing superior nursing care services to patients in accordance with established R.N. job standards, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients.

• Contributes to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively.
• Perform patient triage, including assessment of symptoms, review of clinical concerns, and coordination of appropriate follow-up care.
• Support both Stroke Neurology and Pain Neurology providers in the delivery of patient care.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with in-office procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures, monitor patient status, and provide post-procedure care instructions.
• Initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous (IV) access when required for diagnostic or procedural needs.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications during and after procedures.
• Coordinate patient care, referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and procedural expectations.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and communications in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Respond to patient calls, portal messages, and urgent clinical inquiries according to established protocols.
• Collaborate with providers, clinical staff, and external healthcare organizations to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of nursing practice.
• Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with colleagues, patients and family members.
• Understanding of computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure:
  Current Connecticut R.N. license required

• Neurology experience preferred
• 3-5 years of RN experience preferred

• Full Time, 40 Hours, Days
• Great benefits from Day 1
• Patient-centric environment
• Career growth and advancement potential

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.