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Registered Nurse (RN) - IV Therapy (Per Diem)

Backus Hospital

Norwich, CT

Posted Jul 23

Unit
IV Therapy

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Role

Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

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About this role

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Work where every moment matters.

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.

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.

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Job summary

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.

Qualifications

Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN or MSN preferred One (1) year RN experience 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

Knowledge, skills and abilities

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

We take great care of careers.

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 your moment.

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Requirements

  • Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN or MSN preferred
  • One (1) year RN experience
  • 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
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • 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
  • We take great care of careers.
  • 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 your moment.

Place

City
Norwich, CT
Median rent
$1,253/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$65,024/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
about the national average

Norwich area index 100.4, where 100 is the national average.

Address
326 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360, USA

Norwich sits where the Yantic, Shetucket, and Thames Rivers converge in southeastern Connecticut. Known as 'The Rose of New England,' it blends colonial history with a compact downtown and easy access to both Mystic's coastline and Hartford's metro amenities. Mohegan Park offers wooded trails and a stocked pond for off-shift unwinding.

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