Registered Nurse (RN) / St. Vincent's Special Needs (Trumbull, CT) / PT Rotating (24 Hours Weekly) - Full-time / Part-time

Job ID: 178482

Regular / Rotating

Additional Job Information

Title: RN

City, State: Trumbull,CT

Location: St Vincent's Special Needs

Department: CHILDRENS RES TRUMBULL

Additional Job Details: PT,Rotating, 24 hours,Weekly

Marketing Statement

Founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1903, St. Vincent’s Health Services (SVHS) is a mission-driven organization committed to serving the poor and underserved.  SVHS is a leading Connecticut healthcare system at the forefront in patient safety and quality, with a focus on creating holistic, compassionate environments.   SVHS,  a member of Ascension Health, the nation's largest Catholic and largest non-profit healthcare system, offers regional centers of excellence in cardiology, surgery, cancer care, orthopedics, diagnostics, women’s and family services, behavioral health, senior health and an array of specialized services all in a comfortable, patient-centered environment. SVHS comprises St. Vincent’s Medical Center, St. Vincent’s College, St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services and St. Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation. It has received a Leapfrog “A” Safety Score two consecutive years, Magnet recognition and is a US News & World “Best Hospital” overall and in 6 specialties for 2013-2014.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Coordinates the activities of the residence in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Serves as resource staff.
• Ensures the appropriate transfer of information and responsibilities to the next shift.
• Ensures the residence's medications, supplies and equipment needs are met for the present and following shift.
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 
  • One or more of the following:
    • Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 
    • Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate Degree 
  • Associates degree required Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1 year acute care nursing experience required. Pediatric experience and or experience working with children with disabilities preferred. Leadership and supervisory experience preferred.

How To Apply

E-Verify Statement

To comply with federal regulations of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), all employees are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form (I-9).  This law applies to individuals hired, including PRN, part-time and temporary employees, volunteers  and students.
 
Additionally, St Vincent's Healthcare is an E-Verify employer.  E-Verify is a web based program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS Verification Division, and the Social Security Administration that supplements the current I-9 eligibility verification process.  The program determines whether the information provided by the new hire matches government records and whether the new hire is authorized to work in the United States.