Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)
Shift Detail: Monday - Friday.
Shift can be working four - (10) hour shifts; 2:00 pm -12:30 am, or five - (8) hour shifts; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field or a qualified candidate in the process of completing the education requirement within six months of employment. Master’s Degree in health related or business field preferred.
Experience:
- (2) years of experience as RN in psychiatric behavioral health unit required, Three or more years preferred.
- (6) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience required.
- (12) months experience as Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
- Leadership experience preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration:
- Current Connecticut License as a Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in clinical area preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
- Must have demonstrated appropriate clinical knowledge to evaluate and prioritize patient flow issues.
- Must have demonstrated excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to set priorities, and supervisory skills to manage a work team
- Must possess a resilient spirit and unrelenting passion for taking action and making things happen.
We take great care of careers.
Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:
- Paid time off and health insurance packages
- 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
- Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
- Tuition reimbursement available within program guidelines
- Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
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 isyour moment.
