$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Staff RN Critical Care Float, FT Nights

OFFERING A $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR EXPERIENCED CRITICAL CARE FLOAT RN's,

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 years of CRITICAL CARE EXPERIENCE!

Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime RN Critical Care Float Pool for NIGHT SHIFT!

This position is full-time three (3) 12-hour shifts, 7pm to 8am, with 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.

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines. Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on assigned unit. Supervise unit activities when assigned to charge or clinical coordinator role. Act as preceptor to new staff and/or students as requested. Adhere to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program. Provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture. The Float pool RN is used as an adjunct throughout the entire organization to ensure each nursing unit is adequately staffed to provide optimum nursing care to all patients.

• Provides direct patient care and advocates for patients in an assigned nursing unit, based upon the staffing needs of the hospital.
• Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
• Develops and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
• Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
• Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family
• Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients.
• Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peer, managers and other team members.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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)
• Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely.
• 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.
• Documents pertinent information, observations and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment and utilizes supplies in a safe, cost-effective manner
• Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Participates in clinical research activities and demonstrates evidence base practice.
• Participates in ongoing regulatory readiness compliance.
• Supports hospital-wide and unit specific initiatives (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, Stroke Certification, Joint Certification, etc.)
• 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
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements
• Takes responsibility for own professional development.
• Stamford Hospital encourages nurses to actively seek ways to enhance professional knowledge and competence through participation in professional nursing organizations.
• Complies with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations.
• Adheres to hospital and department specific dress code policy.
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
• Minimum of 2 years of RECENT ICU experience
• BSN strongly preferred.
• BLS & ACLS required
• NIHSS & PALS (obtain by the end of the orientation period)
• Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually.

*We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.

Minimum Salary

40.53

Maximum Salary

64.86

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety . The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified ™ Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , and LinkedIn .