Danbury Hospital·Danbury, Connecticut
Provides professional nursing care to a group of patients using the nursing process in collaboration with a healthcare team. Responsibilities include performing systematic assessments, formulating care plans, and coordinating interdisciplinary functions.
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. Education Skills Experience: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE Other Information: Required: Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Nursing certification, BSN Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Unit: 207 Department: ICU/CCU Exempt: No
Requires an associate degree and RN licensure with BLS certification. Candidates should have zero to six months of experience, with a BSN or nursing certification desired.
Market context
Connecticut RN openings typically center on licensed nurses with current BLS, and entry-level experience ranges like zero to six months can still be considered. Competition often comes from candidates who already have an associate degree and a BSN or nursing certification, which can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your credentials and tailor your resume to the exact unit or setting.
