jobs in West Hartford, CT

Nursing Jobs in West Hartford, Connecticut

LPN

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County Winchester, CT

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County is seeking experienced Per Diem LPNs to join our clinical teams serving Litchfield County and the Greater Farmington Valley. Must have availability for weekends and one holiday per year. Duties include performing home visits; observe, document, and report patient status; and coordinate care with multi-disciplinary team. The Agency utilizes Netsmart for its EMR and follows National Best Practice Guidelines for caseload and visit productivity. QUALIFICATIONS: Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Connecticut Valid driver’s license Reliable transportation and willing to travel in Strong communication and interpersonal skills Minimum 1- year Home health & Hospice experience Email resume to: jhall@vnhlc.org

Surgical Tech

Part-time

4 days ago

Surgical Technologist

Baystate Health Springfield, MA

$31.62 - $50.06 / hour

Surgical Technologist – Part-Time Days Schedule: Part-Time Days| 7am-7:30 pm| 24 hours per week | Rotating Weekends, Holidays & On-Call Required Make a difference every day as part of a collaborative surgical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Surgical Technologist , you'll work alongside surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to ensure every procedure is performed safely, efficiently, and with the highest standards of sterile technique. This part-time day position includes rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities , offering the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented operating room while supporting a variety of surgical specialties. What You'll Do Prepare and maintain a sterile operating room environment before, during, and after surgical procedures. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by selecting and passing instruments, supplies, and equipment throughout each procedure. Safely operate, inspect, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and hospital policies. Participate as an integral member of the surgical team by understanding the patient's history, allergies, and intraoperative plan of care. Demonstrate knowledge of medications used within the sterile field, including proper labeling, dosage recognition, and safe handling practices. Maintain the highest standards of aseptic technique and infection prevention to promote patient safety. Complete required documentation accurately and within the Surgical Technologist scope of practice. Demonstrate best practices in sharps safety, specimen handling and labeling, and intraoperative temperature regulation. Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other members of the healthcare team. Maintain competency through ongoing education and adherence to departmental policies and procedures. Qualifications Required Associate degree in Surgical Technology for individuals entering the profession on or after July 1, 2013 , or eligibility under applicable grandfathering provisions for those practicing prior to that date. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or completion of an approved structured training program with an equivalent professional credential. Certification is required for new hires without surgical facility experience prior to July 1, 2013. Strong knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, and operative procedures. Preferred Previous experience in an acute care hospital operating room is preferred but not required. What You'll Bring Thorough understanding of sterile technique and infection prevention practices. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, anatomy, and operative procedures. Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and organized in a fast-paced surgical environment. Commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care. If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive, patient-focused operating room environment, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated surgical services team. Education: Associates of Science: Surgical Technology (Required) Certifications: Certified Surgical Technician - Other Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $31.62 - $39.47 - $50.06 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Other

4 days ago

ED- Staff Nurse- 36hr- Evenings

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT

Under general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, Joint Commission, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. Clinical Practice- On a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards. Population Specific - Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. Unit Leadership- Delegates duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department’s work productivity and resource management activities. Documentation/Communication- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team. Patient/Family Partnership & Education- Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends, and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; supports the organization’s efforts to patient/family education. CCMC Standards- Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC Standards. Position Specific Role Responsibilities: Serves as a triage nurse when assigned to prioritize and expedite patient care based upon established protocols. Serves as trauma nurse responder when assigned. Becomes an active participant in patient/family prevention education and in patient and community healthcare provider follow-up. Develops a working understanding of legal implications regarding evidence gathering and handling. Supervisory Responsibilities : Behavioral Health Area – Delegation of appropriate tasks to unlicensed assistant personnel. Education and/or Experience Required: ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire. Education and/or Experience Preferred: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in pediatrics and/or emergency setting preferred. License and/or Certifications Required: Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse Licensure required or nurse licensure compact (NLC) and maintained thereafter. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training preferred upon hire and required within 3 months of hire to be maintained thereafter. PALS Certification preferred upon hire and required within 6 months of hire. TNCC preferred upon hire and required within 12 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing. State regulations regarding nursing practice. Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards. Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education. Developmental and population-specific patient & family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice. Accreditation and certification requirements and standards. Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related software applications; locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; and use of Internet as research tool. Ability to: Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community. Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process. Maintain confidentiality of information. Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.