Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Since 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 communitiesA is a bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate care to a varied MedicalSurgical 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 A and are interested in joining our team we invite you to submit an application so that we can learn more about youJOB SUMMARYDemonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse patient relationship Assesses and identifies patient problemsneeds establishes a plan of care implements and evaluates care provided to patientsWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Since 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 communitiesA is a bed unit where our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate care to a varied MedicalSurgical 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 A and are interested in joining our team we invite you to submit an application so that we can learn more about youJOB SUMMARYDemonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse patient relationship Assesses and identifies patient problemsneeds establishes a plan of care implements and evaluates care provided to patientsGraduate of a school of Nursing BSN preferredOne year RN experience andor successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program Two or more years of experience in this clinical area preferredCurrent unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutCurrent Basic Life Support BLS upon hireAbility to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hire Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification and certification in clinical area preferredKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESBasic 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 enterretrieve dataRequires 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 andor emergency situations Ability to maintain confidentiality at all timesWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentGraduate of a school of Nursing BSN preferredOne year RN experience andor successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program Two or more years of experience in this clinical area preferredCurrent unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutCurrent Basic Life Support BLS upon hireAbility to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hire Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification and certification in clinical area preferredKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESBasic 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 enterretrieve dataRequires 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 andor emergency situations Ability to maintain confidentiality at all timesWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment