Stamford Hospital

$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!! Staff RN Critical Care Float, Fulltime Nights

Stamford Hospital • $80K — $100K *
Stamford, CT 06902In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience.
  • BSN strongly preferred.
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required.
  • NIHSS and PALS certification to be obtained by the end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and deliver patient care using established standards.
  • Supervise non-RN personnel and act as a resource on assigned unit.
  • Act as preceptor to new staff and students as needed.
  • Assess patients' physical and psychosocial conditions.
  • Develop and communicate patient plans of care with healthcare team.
  • Evaluate patient outcomes and revise care plans as necessary.
  • Participate in hospital-wide initiatives and maintain compliance.

Benefits

  • $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Support for participation in professional nursing organizations.
  • Full-time night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.
  • Involvement in clinical research and performance improvement activities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

OFFERING A $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED CRITICAL CARE FLOAT RN's,

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 years of CRITICAL CARE EXPERIENCE!

Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime RN Critical Care Float Pool for NIGHT SHIFT!

This position is full-time three (3) 12-hour shifts, 7pm to 8am, with rotating weekends and holidays!

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines. Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on assigned unit. Supervise unit activities when assigned to charge or clinical coordinator role. Act as preceptor to new staff and/or students as requested. Adhere to all Stamford Hospital's policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program. Provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture. The Float pool RN is used as an adjunct throughout the entire organization to ensure each nursing unit is adequately staffed to provide optimum nursing care to all patients.
  • Provides direct patient care and advocates for patients in an assigned nursing unit, based upon the staffing needs of the hospital.
  • Assesses patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
  • Develops and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
  • Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
  • Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family
  • Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients.
  • Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peer, managers and other team members.
  • Displays a positive attitude and works to achieve an environment of respect, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and compassion. Does not support or take part in disruptive or negative behavior.
  • Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
  • Practices the 5 rights to patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products and treatments. (right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, right time)
  • Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely.
  • Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
  • Documents pertinent information, observations and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner.
  • Maintains equipment and utilizes supplies in a safe, cost-effective manner
  • Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
  • Participates in clinical research activities and demonstrates evidence base practice.
  • Participates in ongoing regulatory readiness compliance.
  • Supports hospital-wide and unit specific initiatives (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, Stroke Certification, Joint Certification, etc.)
  • Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and standards of care, which contribute to the achievement of the organization's strategic plan
  • Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements
  • Takes responsibility for own professional development.
  • Stamford Hospital encourages nurses to actively seek ways to enhance professional knowledge and competence through participation in professional nursing organizations.
  • Complies with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations.
  • Adheres to hospital and department specific dress code policy.
  • Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.


Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
  • Minimum of 2 years of RECENT ICU experience
  • BSN strongly preferred.
  • BLS & ACLS required
  • NIHSS & PALS (obtain by the end of the orientation period)
  • Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually.


About Stamford Hospital

Stamford Hospital is a not-for-profit, community teaching hospital in Stamford, Connecticut. It is a member of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System and is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. Stamford Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center and a Magnet Hospital for nursing excellence. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cancer care, cardiovascular care, women's health, and more.
Learn more about Stamford Hospital
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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