jobs in South Green, CT

Nursing Jobs in South Green, CT

Per Diem RN - ICU

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. Benefits include: Tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403B plan, Nursing clinical ladder, paid time off plan, employee retail pharmacy on site Educational / Minimum Requirements: BSN or Associate Degree Current CT RN License in good standing. One year of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care environment. Basic Life Support (BLS)/ACLS/PALS State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements: Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred. Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually, Health Care Provider CPR w/BLS from American Heart Association. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required. Special Requirements: Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills, Physical Requirements: Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend. Work Environment: Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed,

3 months ago

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-40 hours-Location Varies-New Britain, Meriden, and Hartford

Connecticut Children's Meriden, CT

Independently completes thorough evaluations of newborns primarily in the Well Newborn Nurseries. Develops and implements informed management plans encompassing complicated and atypical diagnoses, with the ability to modify plans as necessary. Anticipates and triages urgent and emergent issues. Collaborates care and facilitates communication with the supervising physician and the inter-professional team. Coordinates recommendations to optimize patient care and foster collaborative practice. Incorporates a broader organization awareness into decision-making and interpersonal relationships. Medical knowledge Clinical knowledge . Integrates a breadth of medical knowledge that includes complicated and atypical conditions to guide patient care, incorporating evidence-based practice and current literature to support care. Diagnostic Evaluation . Prioritizes and optimizes evaluation based on risks, benefits, indications, and alternatives to clarify the diagnosis(es). Interprets clinical significance of diagnostic study results while considering study limitations. Patient History. Gathers, filters, prioritizes, and synthesizes patient history to develop a differential diagnosis in real-time for complicated or atypical presentations in addition to the uncomplicated or typical. Patient care Clinical reasoning . Integrates clinical facts (e.g., history, exam, tests, consultations, etc.) into a unifying diagnosis(es); reappraises in real time to avoid diagnostic error. Organize and prioritize patient care . Organizes, prioritizes, and collaborates with others on patient care responsibilities even when patient volume approaches the capacity of the individual or facility; anticipates and triages urgent and emergent issues. Patient management . Develops and implements informed management plans for complicated and atypical diagnoses, in addition to common and typical diagnoses, with the ability to modify plans as necessary. Delivery room. Attends deliveries independently. Procedures as defined by clinical department. Applies full competency in core procedures. May assist in mentoring less experienced APPs in the performance of procedures. Please reference the “APP Procedures Listing” for those relevant to the Medical Specialty. Interpersonal and Communication Patient and family centered communication . Establishes a culturally competent and therapeutic relationship in straightforward and complex encounters with patients/families, including those with ambiguity and/or conflict. Elicits patient/family values and incorporates awareness of these in communications with patient/family and in patient care. Uses shared decision making with patient/family to make a personalized care plan. Interpersonal and team communication . Facilitates and maintains communication with supervising physician and inter-professional team. Coordinates recommendations to optimize patient care and foster collaborative practice. Communication within Health Care System . Concisely documents updated, prioritized, diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning, including anticipatory (preventive) guidance, in the patient record. Applies increased ability to identify areas for preventive counseling. Aligns type of communication with message to be delivered (e.g., direct and indirect) based on urgency and complexity. Practice–based learning and improvement Evidence-based and informed practice . Critically appraises data and applies evidence, even in the face of uncertainty and conflicting evidence, to guide care tailored to the individual patient, including integrating patient preference. Contributes to evidence-based practice based on program needs. Reflective practice and commitment to personal growth . Proactively seeks feedback. Designs and implements a learning plan, incorporating feedback and performance data. Professionalism Models professional behavior and maintains composure in all circumstances. Proactively seeks guidance in new or unusually difficult circumstances. Constructively highlights to lead/manager concerns that impact the cohesiveness and well-being of the team. Proactively presents viable solutions for discussion. System-based practice Sys tem navigation for patient centered care-coordination of care. Coordinates inter-professional patient-centered care among different disciplines and specialties actively assisting families in navigating the health care system. Population and community health . Adapts practice to provide for the needs of and reduce health disparities of a specific patient population. Organizational View . Considers divisional impact of own decisions, especially in relation to improving patient care, systems and processes, and the overall culture and well-being of the organization. Constructively and proactively addresses considerations of others related to the same. Minimum Education and Experience Required Minimum education (degree/type of degree). Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner: Graduate degree in nursing accredited by one of the national certifying bodies in nursing. (Or, on or before December 31, 2004, completion of an advanced nurse practitioner program recognized by a national certifying body for certification as a nurse practitioner.) Or… Physician Assistant: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant ( ARC-PA ). Minimum experience (minimum years & type of experience): At least 5 years of neonatal APP experience. Preferred education & experience: n/a License and/or Certification Required: At time of hire and maintenance at time of appointment or privilege approval: Provider licensing: Current Neonatal Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of Connecticut or New York, as appropriate. OR… Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Inc. (NCCPA). Current Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Connecticut or New York, as appropriate. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification required within 3 months of hire. Additionally: Depending on privileges for role, federal DEA and CT controlled substance registration may be required. Please reference the document: “APP: Certifications by Specialty.” Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Medical knowledge and procedures: A breadth of medical knowledge sufficient to independently develop a differential diagnosis and management plan for a range of presentations – through uncommon or atypical presentations and/or where clinical evidence is not straightforward. Ability to evaluate patient outcomes and implement new procedures and policies, as needed. Fully competent in performing the core procedures of the department. Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with the ability to modify communication strategy/method for the audience and circumstance. Highly organized in the presentation of essential information. Ability to tactfully and proactively address concerns and propose solutions. Interpersonal: Ability to maintain composure in complex and stressful situations and in the midst of ambiguity or uncertainty. Skilled at effectively and proactively engaging patients/families in developing a care plan. Ability to facilitate and coordinate care across all levels of professionals and specialties. Professionalism, Organizational view: Understands and demonstrates in one’s decision-making and interrelationships a sensitivity to the considerations of the broader team

CNA

Per Diem

3 months ago

Per Diem Patient Care Associate, Float Pool

Bristol Health Bristol, CT

Make an impact! At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents, and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice. Come join our Nursing family and be an integral part of our med/surg telemetry team! We offer an extensive onboarding experience with a dedicated Preceptor that includes continuing education, SIM lab, and a dedicated professional development specialist. Our Patient Care Associates (PCA) collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out a patient centered plan of care. This position involves treating a diverse patient population with a variety of medical conditions and post surgical care needs. The medical surgical PCA provides direct nursing care in accordance with Bristol Health's established policies, procedures, and evidence based protocols. Tasks and responsibilities include: Performs a wide variety of patient care tasks utilizing a Patient Focused Care model. Follows standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway, including activities related to direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport and documentation, as directed by RN. Orienting and mentoring new team members, following universal precautions utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment. Educational / Minimum Requirements: Basic life Support (BLS) - Active CPR certificate required High School Diploma or equivalent Active CNA certificate or One (1) year of experience in a role as a PCA, Ed Tech or CNA in acute or long term care. Good Communication Skills OR 3rd year BSN student who has completed two clinical rotations Medical Assistant OR EMT Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

CNA

ICU

Part-time