RN Jobs in West Hartford, CT

Nurse Manager

Position Summary The Manager of Clinical Operations for the Family Birthing Center (FBC) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is responsible for coordinating and optimizing nursing care resources to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This position provides leadership, clinical expertise, and operational support to the FBC and NICU staff, promoting effective care delivery and patient flow. The Manager collaborates with staff and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and maintain a positive care environment. Essential Responsibilities Coordinate and deploy nursing care resources within the Family Birthing Room to ensure optimal patient care and workflow. Provide direct support and guidance to nursing staff, acting as a clinical expert and mentor. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery processes. Monitor and maintain quality standards in patient care, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies. Address patient and family concerns promptly, fostering a culture of compassionate care. Oversee day-to-day clinical operations, including patient flow, staffing assignments, and resource allocation. Participate in performance improvement initiatives and ensure staff adherence to evidence-based practices. Facilitate staff education and development to maintain clinical competency and professional growth. Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of clinical and operational activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required); Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field (preferred). Current Connecticut RN License, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required), Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (preferred or obtained within 12 months of hire), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (required). Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience (required); supervisory or management experience (preferred). Skills And Attributes Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and support staff. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams. Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. Proficiency in clinical and operational decision-making. 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.

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Waterbury Hospital Waterbury, CT

This is a Per Diem Tier 3 assignment covering a vacancy. There are no benefits/PL associated with this position. You will receive a $20/hr bonus pay on top of base pay. Assignment dates are subject to change at any time. Scope Of Position The Registered Nurse in Telemetry utilizes the nursing process, diagnoses to treat human responses to actual or potential problems and is accountable to the patient, family and peers for the totality of work performed in order that the organization can fulfill its primary mission of providing quality health care within the community. Population serviced includes adult, geriatric patients and upon occasion, adolescents. Reports to the Assistant Director. Responsibilities Develop and implement a plan of care and demonstrate leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met. Monitor patients before, during and after surgery and /or procedures to provide safe, efficient care. Evaluate the plan of care and the patient's responses: reassess and revise the plan based upon changing needs and priorities. Demonstrate the skill and judgment necessary to implement Physician's orders, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Maintain up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to insure the integration of information for use by the health care team and to insure the totality of quality care. Promote effective working relationships and work cooperatively as part of the department team to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goal and objectives. Contributes to Quality Improvement activities and participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Program. Responsible for own professional development to insure appropriate knowledge of advances in practice to provide state of the art treatment for patient population serviced. Perform other related duties as required. Requirements Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut Medical/Surgical procedures experience required. Intravenous therapy experience preferred (included starting IV's) Good communication skills. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens, physical requirements; lifting and pulling of patients, pushing stretchers, standing and walking for extended periods of time wearing a lead apron. Ability to demonstrate and perform strengthening and toning exercises. Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.