Registered Nurse; RN - Cardiac Laboratory Adult

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford Health Care colleagues come to work with one thing in common:
Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services.

We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Our nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient-centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse uses knowledge and ability to employ the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

• Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN or MSN preferred
• One (1) year RN experience; two (2) or more years in this specific clinical area preferred
• Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as Registered Nurse in State of CT
• Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), certifications within 90 days of hire and ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire

Basic knowledge of nursing principles and practices. Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions. Communicates effectively in order to provide technical or complex information as well as 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 in order to enter/retrieve data. Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.