Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Telemetry/Stroke

Company: William Backus Hospital
Location: Meriden
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee's alike. We've earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

Our 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 family.

We are looking for highly motivated Registered Nurses to staff our Telemetry/Stroke Unit. This 28-bed unit, comprised of all private rooms and has been certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. Our staff includes Registered Nurses, Nurse Assistants, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Administrative Support Staff, with Physicians available 24-7. Our unit is equipped with the highest levels of technology including Tele-neurology and Electronic Medical Records. Our staff works in a collaborative environment with strong interdisciplinary teams in a patient centered care model with a richly diverse work space.

With 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 - 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Education Requirements

• BSN (preferred)

Minimum Requirements

• Current RN license in state of Connecticut
• Must have previous RN experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high volume environment.
• Self-directed in the management of patient care.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent problem solving skills

Keywords: William Backus Hospital, Meriden , Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Telemetry/Stroke, Other , Meriden, Connecticut