Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryUnder the general direction of nursing leadership and with provider collaboration and guidance the Registered Nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and policies and procedures of Hartford Healthcare Hospital Outpatient Departments HODs and Medical Group in a variety of clinical settings This position facilitates care for a varied population of patients which includes nursing standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and familyResponsibilitiesmiddot Provides nursing care nursing care within a non acute setting in collaboration with the inter disciplinary team and provider according to the patients physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and familymiddot Coordinates and provides holistic patient centered caremiddot Utilizes evidence based practice in accordance with the department andor medical group policies and procedures to ensure safe quality care and customer servicemiddot Incorporates art advocacy science and ethics in nursing effectively in their daily practice middot Demonstrates and actively supports research utilization through inquiring into evidence based practicesmiddot Evaluates and reviews the plan of care working with the interdisciplinary team to meet the diverse needs of the patient and familymiddot Identifies and reliably documents problems and expected outcomes based on a plan of care for a varied population of patientsmiddot Maintains confidentiality of all patient informationmiddot Assumes responsibility for self improvement in collaboration with the leadership team by identifying communicating and seeking resources or instructionvalidation to meet own learning needs and is self directed in maintaining currency of validationsmiddot Embodies the HHC leadership behaviors and company values and effectively utilizes the HHC operating modelmiddot Completes required learning by designated deadlinemiddot Maintains a clean neat and safe environment for patients and staff ensuring supplies and equipment are stored in an organized and efficient mannermiddot Performs other related duties as requiredWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryUnder the general direction of nursing leadership and with provider collaboration and guidance the Registered Nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and policies and procedures of Hartford Healthcare Hospital Outpatient Departments HODs and Medical Group in a variety of clinical settings This position facilitates care for a varied population of patients which includes nursing standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and familyResponsibilitiesmiddot Provides nursing care nursing care within a non acute setting in collaboration with the inter disciplinary team and provider according to the patients physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and familymiddot Coordinates and provides holistic patient centered caremiddot Utilizes evidence based practice in accordance with the department andor medical group policies and procedures to ensure safe quality care and customer servicemiddot Incorporates art advocacy science and ethics in nursing effectively in their daily practice middot Demonstrates and actively supports research utilization through inquiring into evidence based practicesmiddot Evaluates and reviews the plan of care working with the interdisciplinary team to meet the diverse needs of the patient and familymiddot Identifies and reliably documents problems and expected outcomes based on a plan of care for a varied population of patientsmiddot Maintains confidentiality of all patient informationmiddot Assumes responsibility for self improvement in collaboration with the leadership team by identifying communicating and seeking resources or instructionvalidation to meet own learning needs and is self directed in maintaining currency of validationsmiddot Embodies the HHC leadership behaviors and company values and effectively utilizes the HHC operating modelmiddot Completes required learning by designated deadlinemiddot Maintains a clean neat and safe environment for patients and staff ensuring supplies and equipment are stored in an organized and efficient mannermiddot Performs other related duties as requiredMinimum Requirementsmiddot Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing middot Associatersquos degree in nursing Bachelors preferredmiddot Successful completion of nurse residency if applicableLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot Registered Nurse State of CTmiddot Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHAmiddot Additional certifications may be required in specific specialtiesmiddot Certification in a specialty a plusLanguage Skillsmiddot Must be able to effectively communicate information in Englishmiddot Ability to speak another language in addition to English a plusKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Applies the principles and practices of nursingmiddot Membership in a professional nursing organization is preferredmiddot Demonstrated ability to develop deliver and evaluate patient caremiddot Knowledge of high reliabilitymiddot Strong communication skills both verbal and written Use communication skills to foster a healthy work environment and facilitate positive patient outcomes and experiencemiddot Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patientsfamilies and co workersmiddot Strong knowledge of care for age specific populationsmiddot Strong ability to work as part of a collaborative teammiddot Ability to be flexible with changes in schedule and locationsmiddot Self directed in clinical responsibilitiesmiddot Ability to manage and organize multiple clinical prioritiesmiddot Strong computer skills and use of industry applicationsprograms Ability to learn new technology and programs as advancements and changes are implemented middot Ability to adhere to OSHA regulations and Infection Control Standardsmiddot Ability to adhere to HIPAA requirementsWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentMinimum Requirementsmiddot Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing middot Associatersquos degree in nursing Bachelors preferredmiddot Successful completion of nurse residency if applicableLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot Registered Nurse State of CTmiddot Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHAmiddot Additional certifications may be required in specific specialtiesmiddot Certification in a specialty a plusLanguage Skillsmiddot Must be able to effectively communicate information in Englishmiddot Ability to speak another language in addition to English a plusKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements middot Applies the principles and practices of nursingmiddot Membership in a professional nursing organization is preferredmiddot Demonstrated ability to develop deliver and evaluate patient caremiddot Knowledge of high reliabilitymiddot Strong communication skills both verbal and written Use communication skills to foster a healthy work environment and facilitate positive patient outcomes and experiencemiddot Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patientsfamilies and co workersmiddot Strong knowledge of care for age specific populationsmiddot Strong ability to work as part of a collaborative teammiddot Ability to be flexible with changes in schedule and locationsmiddot Self directed in clinical responsibilitiesmiddot Ability to manage and organize multiple clinical prioritiesmiddot Strong computer skills and use of industry applicationsprograms Ability to learn new technology and programs as advancements and changes are implemented middot Ability to adhere to OSHA regulations and Infection Control Standardsmiddot Ability to adhere to HIPAA requirementsWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment