Registered Nurse (Rn) / Respiratory Intermdte Care

DescriptionJob Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 36Job Shift: Shift 3Shift Details: night shift every other weekend friday/sat every other holiday requirementWork where every moment matters.Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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.St. Vincent's Medical Center is a 473-bed Magnet recognized community teaching hospital committed to continuing Christ's healing ministry through its service to the greater Bridgeport, CT community. Our Medical Respiratory Unit is a 22 bed unit committed to providing the highest level of care for patients with various diagnoses with a focus on respiratory illness. The unit has 4 ventilator rooms and 1 negative pressure room. Our patients on this unit are supported by our caring team of Registered Nurses, Techs, Providers and support staff. We believe that an energetic, passionate team of dedicated professionals is necessary to provide the personalized, compassionate care to our patients.Position SummaryImplements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and age-related needs in order to provide individualized care to the patient.Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel consistent with their level of education and expertise in order to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.Participates in activities for professional growth and development outside of patient care.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsActive CT RN license required prior to start date.ASN required, BSN preferred.Active BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.Previous acute care experience preferred.All NewGraduate RNs will participate in a year-long Nurse Residency Program (NRP) witha curriculum proven to improve decision-making competence and confidence, nursingleadership and critical thinking skills, and provide a higher-level of overallsupport during the time of transition to professional practice.The NurseResidency Program offers monthly seminars that will compliment nursingorientation and the unique training provided to Registered Nurses in ourvarious units across the hospital.We take great care of careers.With locations around the state, HartfordHealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development andgrowth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge –helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and communityeducation to countless men, women and children. We know that a thrivingorganization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefitsprogram designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.