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Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Med Surg A3

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Backus Hospital

Norwich, Connecticut

Unit
A3

Still listed, seen today · Posted Jul 29

Location

Norwich, Connecticut

Schedule and commitments

Weekends
Every other weekend
Term
Permanent

The work and the unit

A3 · 30 beds · A3 is a 30-bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate care to a varied Medical/Surgical patient population.

Unit
A3 · 30 beds
Patients
A3 is a 30-bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate care to a varied Medical/Surgical patient population. A3 is a 30-bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate care to a varied Medical/Surgical patient population.
Specialty
Med surg
Setting
Hospital

Pay and benefits

  • Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
  • Career development and growth opportunities

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Do you qualify?

License
Current unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Check your license
Certification
Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.After hire · within 90 days
Certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
Education
Graduate of a school of Nursing. BSN preferred
Experience
One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years of experience in this clinical area preferred.
Also asks
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.
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What's around it?

In Norwich, CT· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,253/mo
Household income
$65,024/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: Every other weekend, every other holiday

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.

A3 is a 30-bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate care to a varied Medical/Surgical patient population. Our staff follows Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for improved postoperative outcomes. We are an energetic, collaborative team that is committed to excellence within in a fast-paced environment. Combining our skill and use of innovative technology, our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing. If you see yourself on A3 and are interested in joining our team, we invite you to submit an application so that we can learn more about you!

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 preferred
  • One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years of experience in this clinical area preferred.
  • 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 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.

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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Backus Hospital is a unionized hospital where nurses chart in Epic and pick from 12-hour, 8-hour, and per diem schedules, including 7a-7:30p and 7:30p-7a lines. Norwich runs about 21 minutes of typical commute, with median home value near $259,990 and…

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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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