Registered Nurse; RN - CCU

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Sign-on Bonus for nurses with more than 1 year CCU/ICU RN experience!

Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse‑patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients.

• Graduate of a school of nursing (BSN preferred).
• One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of the William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department‑specific certifications.

Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices. Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions. Communicates effectively to provide technical or complex information and instruction. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and patients. Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Commitment to customer service.

Basic computer knowledge to enter/retrieve data.

Requires high level of analytical ability to gather and interpret information from various sources, and to take appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.