Registered Nurse Acute; RN - Critical Care Unit; ICU

Registered Nurse Acute (RN) – Critical Care Unit (ICU)

Apply for the Registered Nurse Acute (RN) – Critical Care Unit (ICU) role at Hartford Health Care.

Location: 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 10126

Shift: 24‑hour Critical Care RN. Experience 1‑4 years required. Resume required.

• Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents.
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health.
• Paid time off and health insurance packages.
• Free parking on site.
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

The Critical Care Unit at the Hospital of Central Connecticut is a 24‑bed unit composed of private rooms. The staff includes Registered Nurses, Nurse Assistants, Administrative Support Staff, with attending physicians and mid‑level providers available 24‑7. Our unit is equipped with the highest levels of technology including Electronic Patient Records. Our staff works in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams in a patient‑centered care model in a richly diverse work space.

Under the general direction of Nursing Leadership and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes evidence‑based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, and policies and procedures of the hospital. This position develops a plan of care for a complex, multi‑varianced population of patients, which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of the patient and family.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Successful completion of nurse residency, if applicable.

• One year of experience with a minimum of 1,000 hours of clinical experience as a licensed registered nurse.
• Experience of IV/line placement required. ACLS certified.
• 1 – 3 years CCU experience required/med‑surgical experience.
• GNR considered.

• Registered Nurse, State of CT.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Additional certifications may be required in specific specialties.

Must be able to effectively communicate information in English.

• Applies the principles and practices of nursing.
• Membership in a professional nursing organization preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate patient care.
• Cares for a full patient assignment with expanding scope of responsibilities over time.
• Knowledge of high reliability.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Uses communication skills to foster a healthy work environment and facilitate positive patient outcomes and experience.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co‑workers.
• Strong knowledge of and demonstrated skills in providing care for age‑specific populations.
• Strong ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to act as a preceptor and charge nurse as needed.
• Self‑directed in clinical responsibilities.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple clinical priorities.
• Strong computer skills and use of industry applications/programs. Ability to learn new technology and programs as advancements and changes are implemented.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

The Hospital of Central CT is part of Hartford Health Care, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive behavioral health network, home care services, senior services, and an extensive medical group network. Hartford Health Care’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care‑delivery system of over 37,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut—offers unparalleled expertise, touching more than 23,000 lives every single day.

Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems.

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