Registered Nurse Acute (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on45, Center Hill Road, Barkhamsted, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, 06063, United States
About the Team
Start your journey at Hartford Healthcare, where every moment matters. As part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, over 40,000 colleagues share a common pride in their work. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine, surgery, and a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by leading professionals, we care for patients from birth through the end of life across the region.
The Hospital of Central CT is part of the broader Hartford HealthCare system, which includes seven acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group. Our unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity, and excellence. With over 37,000 employees in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns, we touch more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here, you will learn, grow, and contribute to healing as part of one of Connecticut's premier health systems.
About the Role
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within the Family Birth Place. The NICU is staffed by a multidisciplinary care team, including board-certified neonatologists, certified pediatric physician assistants, and neonatal nurses. In this role, you will practice at the top of your license using research, innovation, and evidence-based practices.
Under the direction of Nursing Leadership and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, you will develop care plans for a complex, multi-varianced population of patients. Your focus will be on meeting the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of both patients and their families. We support our Registered Nurses in expanding their scope of responsibilities, with opportunities to act as a preceptor and charge nurse as needed.
For Graduate Registered Nurses with less than one year of experience, we offer automatic enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program, providing clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities to support your transition into professional practice.
Why Join Us
At Hartford Healthcare, we take great care of our patients and our nurses. Our benefit options are designed so you can care for yourself and your family just as you care for others. We offer automatic enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 after six months, and up to 40% tuition discounts for colleagues and dependents. Additional support includes loan forgiveness for qualifying student loans, employee assistance and wellness programs with a strong focus on mental health, paid time off, health insurance packages, and free on-site parking. We also provide discounts on services, products, and optional coverages ranging from movie tickets to pet insurance and travel.
Hiring Process
To apply, please submit your application through the Hartford Healthcare careers portal. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview process to discuss your experience and fit within our team.
Equal Opportunity
Hartford Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: On-site
45, Center Hill Road, Barkhamsted, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, 06063, United States
Barkhamsted, Connecticut
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage and organize multiple clinical priorities for a full patient assignment
- check_circleDevelop comprehensive plans of care for complex neonatal patients and their families
- check_circleUtilize evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality nursing care in the NICU
- check_circleCommunicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to foster positive outcomes
- check_circleCollaborate with an interdisciplinary team including neonatologists and physician assistants
- check_circleAssess and address the physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients
- check_circleAct as a preceptor and charge nurse as needed to support team operations
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- verifiedAssociate's degree in Nursing
- verifiedOne year of experience with a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical experience as a licensed registered nurse
- verifiedRegistered Nurse, State of CT
- verifiedCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- verifiedMust be able to effectively communicate information in English
Nice to Have
Membership in a professional nursing organization
Benefits & Perks
check_circleAutomatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for graduate RNscheck_circleTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employmentcheck_circleUp to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependentscheck_circleLoan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loansEmployee assistance and wellness programs with a focus on mental health
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Nurse, BLS, English.
Education: Associate's degree in Nursing required.
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In this Registered Nurse Acute (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut role, you will manage and organize multiple clinical priorities for a full patient assignment; develop comprehensive plans of care for complex neonatal patients and their families; utilize evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality nursing care in the nicu; and communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to foster positive outcomes.
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The Hospital of Central Connecticut is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Associate's degree in Nursing; One year of experience with a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical experience as a licensed registered nurse; Registered Nurse, State of CT; Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA); and Must be able to effectively communicate information in English.
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Registered Nurse Acute (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut is based in 45, Center Hill Road, Barkhamsted, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, 06063, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Educational requirements for this role: Associate's degree in Nursing required.
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