Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Birthing Center

<p><strong>Location Detail: </strong><span>Backus Hospital (10309)</span></p><p><strong>Shift Detail: </strong><span>LDRP Rotating weekends and holidays 7:00pm-7:30am</span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Work where <strong>every moment</strong> matters.</span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare 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.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">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.</span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>JOB SUMMARY </strong></span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">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.</span></p><br> <h3>Qualifications</h3> <br> <p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Education:</strong> Graduate of a school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred.</span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Experience:</strong> One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area preferred.</span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>License and Certification:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.</span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire. </span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 90 days of hire. </span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Completion of basic fetal monitoring class by the end of orientation. Electronic Fetal Monitoring National certification (NCC) within two (2) years of hire.</span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.</span></li><li style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC or RN-BC) preferred.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">We take great care of careers.</span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. 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 <strong>your moment</strong>.</span></p>