Danbury Hospital·Danbury, Connecticut
Provides professional nursing care and assumes accountability for a group of patients using the nursing process. Responsibilities include performing systematic assessments, formulating care plans, and coordinating interdisciplinary functions.
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported.
Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds.
If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years.
Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety U.S.
News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart.
For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital.
We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events.
Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members.
1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status. 2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes. 3. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. 4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. 5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes. 6. Identifies patient's/significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them. 7. Coordinates interdisciplinary functions. 8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Exempt: No
$44.73 - $65.48 per hour
Requires a State of CT RN License, BLS certification, and a minimum of 1 year of Acute Care RN experience. An Associate's degree is essential, while a BSN and nursing certification are desired.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.
