Registered Nurse; RN , Per Diem Nights Emergency Department

Staff Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department Per Diem Nights

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department Per Diem Night Shift 8-Hours in Putnam, CT.

As the Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for diagnosing and responding to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through the nursing process. Our nursing model is relationship‑based, allowing for a stronger connection between patient and caregiver and a more individualized, appropriate type of care.

You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a fulfilling career.

• Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients in our Emergency Department.
• Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination.
• Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations, interprets findings, and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area.
• Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses.
• Documents findings and plan of care in the patient’s medical record.
• Consults with physician per established Day Kimball Hospital policy.
• Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates the effectiveness of intervention for patients.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Connecticut is required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent is required; if not currently certified, must obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

• Ability to recognize unsafe and life‑threatening situations and how to intervene appropriately.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.
• Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrated compassionate customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health‑care colleagues.
• Solid foundation in evaluating plans of care and reformulating as necessary.

• Sick Time
• 401(k) Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Clinical Ladder Program (only for eligible positions)
• Shift Differential Pay for Performance

Day Kimball Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke‑free environment.