Every day over 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 as a member of our Emergency Department teamThe Backus Hospital Emergency Department is a bed unit which is responsible for treating a wide variety of patients in a fast paced ever evolving environment As a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center the unit includes some of the latest technologies including EPIC EMR Teleneurology wireless medication scanning among others We also have a separate behavioral health area to ensure the safety of our patients and staff Our unit has a uniquely collaborative and supportive culture where we promote professional growth for our team of high achieving energetic and adaptable medical professionalsThe Clinical Nurse Leader CNL is recognized as the clinical expert and a clinical practice role model for Registered Nurses The CNL will assess and provide clinical support to nurses across Backus hospital from pm am days per week with a primary focus on new staff and clinically challenging patients They will act as a mentor to the bedside nurse and a liaison to the managers supervisors and clinical educators to fulfill and carry out the educational plans as well as provide feedback for development The incumbent will make independent decisions regarding complex patient care problems which involve the analysis of multiple sources of data identification of alternative health care possibilities and the selection of a course of treatment action This CNL will be responsible for attending and leading rapid responses and codes on the off shift Every day over 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 as a member of our Emergency Department teamThe Backus Hospital Emergency Department is a bed unit which is responsible for treating a wide variety of patients in a fast paced ever evolving environment As a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center the unit includes some of the latest technologies including EPIC EMR Teleneurology wireless medication scanning among others We also have a separate behavioral health area to ensure the safety of our patients and staff Our unit has a uniquely collaborative and supportive culture where we promote professional growth for our team of high achieving energetic and adaptable medical professionalsThe Clinical Nurse Leader CNL is recognized as the clinical expert and a clinical practice role model for Registered Nurses The CNL will assess and provide clinical support to nurses across Backus hospital from pm am days per week with a primary focus on new staff and clinically challenging patients They will act as a mentor to the bedside nurse and a liaison to the managers supervisors and clinical educators to fulfill and carry out the educational plans as well as provide feedback for development The incumbent will make independent decisions regarding complex patient care problems which involve the analysis of multiple sources of data identification of alternative health care possibilities and the selection of a course of treatment action This CNL will be responsible for attending and leading rapid responses and codes on the off shift Education Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing BSN preferredExperience Minimum one year RN critical care andor emergency department work experience within past four years At least three years unit specific experience and charge nurse role preferredLicensure Certification Registration Current State of CT licensure as a Registered Nurse current healthcare BLS Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS required Specialty certification as appropriate to the assigned work strongly preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bull Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issuesbull Must have demonstrated excellent leadership communication and problem solving skills Ability to set priorities and teach coach mentor less experienced staff to develop confidence increase knowledge and self ndash sufficiencybull Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happenbull Maintains open communication able to manage conflict resolution and build on team work Ability to manage and make decisions about staffing needs with consideration to patient volume and acuity Addresses and resolves complaints to ensure customer satisfactionEducation Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing BSN preferredExperience Minimum one year RN critical care andor emergency department work experience within past four years At least three years unit specific experience and charge nurse role preferredLicensure Certification Registration Current State of CT licensure as a Registered Nurse current healthcare BLS Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS required Specialty certification as appropriate to the assigned work strongly preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bull Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issuesbull Must have demonstrated excellent leadership communication and problem solving skills Ability to set priorities and teach coach mentor less experienced staff to develop confidence increase knowledge and self ndash sufficiencybull Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happenbull Maintains open communication able to manage conflict resolution and build on team work Ability to manage and make decisions about staffing needs with consideration to patient volume and acuity Addresses and resolves complaints to ensure customer satisfaction