Clinical Lead RN - ED Observation

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Hartford
Posted on: October 10, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Work where every moment matters.
 
Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 as an ED Observation Unit RN. 

 
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. Our brand NEW Emergency Department-based Observation Unit at Hartford Hospital is a fast-paced, 20 bed unit devoted to the management of patients requiring observation status. Our team of Registered Nurses, Providers, Techs, administrative professionals and support staff is dedicated specifically to this unit, where we continue to provide safe, personalized, compassionate care to all our patients. This unit’s focus is on the provision of care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decision can be made regarding patient admission vs. discharge. All rooms are equipped with new, state of the art technology to support even the most acute of patients.

Job Summary

Provides holistic, quality and cost-effective nursing care for patients/families and/or others for patient populations within a unit, service or other primary area of practice, with an awareness of the continuum of care.  Applies the nursing process within the context of  the organization's Framework for Professional  Practice.  Collaboratively manages transitions across the continuum of care, to assist patients or populations in achieving or maintaining an optimal level of health.   Is recognized as professional role model and clinical expert.  Delegates and supervises work appropriately.

Qualifications

• Active CT Registered Nurse license required.

• BSN required, MSN preferred.
• Minimum one year recent RN experience in an Emergency Department or Observation Unit required.
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Vested interest in professional growth and development to expand knowledge of the Observation specialty.

We take great care of careers.

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.

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