Work whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 networkFor more than years 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 communitiesJob DescriptionOur Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and familyWork whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 networkFor more than years 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 communitiesJob DescriptionOur Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and familyMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducationGraduate of a school of nursingExperienceOne year experience andor successful completion of The William W Backus Hospital Nurse Residency ProgramLicense and CertificationAbility to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hireCurrent unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut Current Basic Life Support BLS upon hire Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certificationsPREFERRED REQUIREMENTSEducationBSN or MSNExperienceTwo or more years experience in this specific clinical areaLicense and Certification Certification in clinical areaCertified Post Anesthesia Nurse CPANKNOWLEDGE 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 dataPROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKINGRequires 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 timesMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducationGraduate of a school of nursingExperienceOne year experience andor successful completion of The William W Backus Hospital Nurse Residency ProgramLicense and CertificationAbility to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS certifications within days of hireCurrent unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut Current Basic Life Support BLS upon hire Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certificationsPREFERRED REQUIREMENTSEducationBSN or MSNExperienceTwo or more years experience in this specific clinical areaLicense and Certification Certification in clinical areaCertified Post Anesthesia Nurse CPANKNOWLEDGE 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 dataPROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKINGRequires 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 times