Registered Nurse - North 2 Medical Intervention Unit - Middlesex Health : Job Details

Registered Nurse - North 2 Medical Intervention Unit

• Department:North 2 (Medical Surgical)
• Hours:36 hours per week
• Shift:Days
• Work Schedule:7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement:Every Third Weekend

Middlesex Health is looking for compassionate, caring individuals to join our team. As an RN you will be a part of a collaborative and innovative group of individuals who strive to improve outcomes for an at risk population. The Registered Nurse provides individualized care primarily for medical and telemetry patients with a co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide safe and comprehensive care to patient at various points in recovery

· Act as patient advocate

· Administer medications as ordered

· Monitor patient condition and provide appropriate interventions when necessary

· Contribute to building and maintaining a team oriented environment

· Encourage patient success and help to foster an environment of recovery

· Help facilitate safe discharge plans including aftercare when appropriate

· Effectively delegate to and supervise support staff

·Perform other duties as required

Comprehensive Benefits Offered:

• Competitive and affordable benefits package
• Shift Differentials
• Continuing Education assistance
• Tuition reimbursement for employees
• Student Loan relief through Fiducius
• Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current and unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or the ability to obtain.
• Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to assess health needs of patients and to perform nursing care in a safe, caring manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of acute care nursing experience
• BSN or ADN/ASN and actively enrolled in a BSN program
• Epic experience