ER Nurse - 10k sign-on bonus (Urgent)
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: June 30, 2025
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Job Description:
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS! Why join ECHN? We are willing to train
new graduates!All new grads must pass NCLEX within 90 days of their
graduation date. We offer a 1-year new grad program to partner with
our Nursing Education team. Paid Leavedays are based off budgeted
hours, plus 3 floating holidays. 401K with a 2% match is offered to
Registered Nurses that are part of the union. Annual BSN Bonus,
Certification bonuses and Career Ladders with monetary rewards are
also offered. Refer to our policies for more details. Tuition
Reimbursement Offered for those who want to continue their
education- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at
all locations: MMH has an employee only garage or parking lot, and
RGH has a parking lot. POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing
process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient-centered
care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary team, patients and families. Communicates, as
appropriate, the patients clinical condition, responding quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age
appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the
profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial
support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited school
of Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license
in the State of Connecticut. Must have certification in Basic Life
Support (BLS) upon hire or within 3 months of hire. Obtain Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified within one (1) year of
completion of hire into position; Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 2 years of
hire into position and maintain certification while employed in
this position. COMPETENCIES: Must be able to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Possesses
basic computer skills. Must be capable of taking swift and
efficient action, including patient restraint when responding to
patient emergency codes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency Performs population-specific comprehensive
assessments and re-assessments of the patients condition and care
needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and
cultural aspects. Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes
appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the
patient and family regarding pain management. Documentation
reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of
effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as
indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment.
Evaluates overall plan periodically for effectiveness. Involves the
patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the seven
(7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication
errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and their clinical
condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment
that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient
outcomes. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a
timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an
ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in
priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a
teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified
learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates
autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.
Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as
a professional role model and mentor. Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the
skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients
served. Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to
identify each patients age-specific needs and provide care needed
by the patient group. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of
the patients condition for safe transfer of care. Uses triage
process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients.
Accurately assigns triage categories. Monitors hemodynamic status
of patients and correctly interpret the results. Demonstrates
knowledge of cardiac monitoring; identifies dysrhythmias and treats
appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management
procedures and the ability to utilize appropriate equipment.
Maintains a good rapport/relationship and a cooperative working
relationship with outside agencies i.e. Public Safety Officials;
police, fire, EMS organizations, referring agencies ECF , Visiting
Nurse Associations, Department of Child and Family Affairs (DCF).
Maintains clinical competence and awareness of all ECHN policies,
procedures and guidelines.
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