What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency - Day Shift | 24 hours | 8-Hour Shifts position at Day Kimball Healthcare?
Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Department Team in Putnam, CT! If you're looking for a rewarding healthcare career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to hear from you. Locations: Putnam, CT Hours: 24 hours per week, 8-hour shifts Schedule: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Weekends: every other Holidays: every other Registered Nurse Benefits:
- Shift Differentials for hours worked between 3PM-11:30PM on weekdays and weekends.
- Earned Time Off (ETO), paid holidays, and sick time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contributions
- Educational Assistance & Student Loan Reimbursement – Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
- Pay-for-Performance opportunities
- Career Growth, Leadership Development, and Mentorship
- Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs, Recognition Events, Food Truck Fridays, and Weekly Pay
- 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 examination, 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 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
Salary : $2,500