Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Non Maternity A3
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Hope Valley
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: Every
other weekend and every other holiday Work where every moment
matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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
Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893,
Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services
for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma
center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area
hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and
coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of
improving the health of our communities. A3 is a 30-bed unit where
our dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides
compassionate care to a varied Medical/Surgical patient population.
Our staff follows Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols
for improved postoperative outcomes. We are an energetic,
collaborative team that is committed to excellence within in a
fast-paced environment. Combining our skill and use of innovative
technology, our patient and family centered care creates an
environment that promotes caring and healing. If you see yourself
on A3 and are interested in joining our team, we invite you to
submit an application so that we can learn more about you! JOB
SUMMARY Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the
nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient
relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs,
establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided
to patients. Qualifications Graduate of a school of Nursing. BSN
preferred One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion
of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more
years of experience in this clinical area preferred. Current
unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered
Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
upon hire. Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. Ability to
obtain and maintain department specific certifications. Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in
clinical area preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Basic
knowledge of Nursing principles and practices. Ability to read and
understand oral and written instructions. Communicates effectively
in order to provide technical or complex information as well as
instruction. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to
communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and
patients. Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a
team player. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Commitment
to customer service. Basic computer knowledge in order to
enter/retrieve data. Requires high level of analytical ability in
order to gather and interpret information from various sources.
Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes,
circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations. Ability to
maintain confidentiality at all times. We take great care of
careers. With 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 – 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 work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment .
Keywords: Backus Hospital, Warwick , Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Non Maternity A3, Education / Teaching , Hope Valley, Rhode Island
