Stamford Health·Stamford, Connecticut
Coordinate and deliver compassionate, person-centered patient care within the Intermediate Care Unit following state and federal guidelines. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, developing care plans, and supervising non-RN personnel.
Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) RN on the NIGHT Shift for the IMCU unit!
This position is (3) 12-hour shifts, 7pm to 8am, rotating weekends and holidays!
At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.
1. Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf
2. Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
3. Develops and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
4. Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
5. Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family
6. Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients.
7. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peer, managers and other team members.
8. Displays a positive attitude and works to achieve an environment of respect, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and compassion. Does not support or take part in disruptive or negative behavior.
9. Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
10. Practices the 5 rights to patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products and treatments. (right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, right time)
11. Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely.
12. Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
13. Documents pertinent information, observations and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner.
14. Maintains equipment and utilizes supplies in a safe, cost effective manner
15. Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
16. Participates in clinical research activities and demonstrates evidence base practice.
17. Participates in ongoing regulatory readiness compliance.
18. Supports hospital-wide and unit specific initiatives (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, Stroke Certification, Joint Certification, etc.)
19. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and standards of care, which contribute to the achievement of the organization’s strategic plan
20. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements
21. Takes responsibility for own professional development.
22. Stamford Hospital encourages nurses to actively seek ways to enhance professional knowledge and competence through participation in professional nursing organizations
23. Complies with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations.
24. Adheres to hospital and department specific dress code policy.
25. Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements
26. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.
1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Must have 2 years of IMCU experience
3. Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
4. BSN strongly preferred.
5. BLS certification required.
6. Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a valid Connecticut RN license and BLS certification. A minimum of 2 years of IMCU experience is required, and a BSN is strongly preferred.
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.
