What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse RN Medical-Surgical Orthopedics & Neurology position at IHA?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
Description
At Saint Mary’s Hospital, our Medical Surgical/Orthopedics & Neurology Unit is a 27-bed unit specializing in the care of adult patients with stroke, orthopedic, and neuro-spine conditions. In addition to these specialties, nurses on this unit care for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs, delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
This unit also utilizes a Virtual Nurse, the Together Team Model, as part of our care team. The Virtual RN brings a minimum of 7 years of experience and provides essential support to bedside staff, including assistance with admissions, discharges, patient education, purposeful rounding, and enhancing team communication.
What You Will Do
Minimum Qualifications:
Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
Description
At Saint Mary’s Hospital, our Medical Surgical/Orthopedics & Neurology Unit is a 27-bed unit specializing in the care of adult patients with stroke, orthopedic, and neuro-spine conditions. In addition to these specialties, nurses on this unit care for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs, delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
This unit also utilizes a Virtual Nurse, the Together Team Model, as part of our care team. The Virtual RN brings a minimum of 7 years of experience and provides essential support to bedside staff, including assistance with admissions, discharges, patient education, purposeful rounding, and enhancing team communication.
What You Will Do
- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with diverse medical and surgical needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor patient progress, administer medications, and perform treatments in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care, rehabilitation, and recovery processes.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school
- Valid RN License in Connecticut
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- The ideal candidate will have one or more years of medical-surgical or neuro/ortho in an acute inpatient setting.
- BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- Full Time: 36 hrs/week-Night Shift
- Rotating Every other Weekend/Holiday
- This is an hourly position, included in the RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95.
Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $36 - $60