What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse/RN - 24 Hours/Nights - Neuro/Spinal Cord Injury Specialty Unit - Lyman 2 position at Gaylord Hospital?
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.
Job Summary:TheRNutilizes the nursing process to provide physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of care to patients and their families, including educational and discharge needs. With an average length of stay 25-30 days, the RN is able to develop strong relationships with our patients and play a critical role in their recovery. RN's at Gaylord Hospital have a voice in their practice and have a strong Shared Governance model in place.Qualifications:
- RN Diploma or ASN required
- BSN or Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field preferred
- Current CT RN license required
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS certification required
WORK SCHEDULE: 24 hours, nights, including every other weekend and holiday
Gaylord nursing units offer a variety of skills such as:
Milne Units: Step down/progressive care unit of level of care includes:
- Continuous telemetry monitoring
- Ventilator support and weaning
- LVAD patient population
- Heart Transplant population
Lyman 1 & Hooker 1: Medical Units offer skills such as:
- Stroke
- Complex wounds
- Telemetry
- Pulmonary care
Lyman 2 & Hooker 2: Specialty Units are CARF Accredited with a focused patient population:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Spinal cord Injury
BENEFITS TO WORKING AT GAYLORD INCLUDE:
- 2021, 2022 & 2023 voted Top 100 Workplace in CT
- 2024 Certified Great Place to Work
- Competitive rate of pay and generous shift differentials
- Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO
- State-of-the-art technology
- Newly renovated nursing units with ceiling lifts in all patient rooms
- RN Residency Program and comprehensive orientation program
- RN Clinical Advancement Program
- Strong Nursing Shared Governance
- Specialty nursing certification & tuition reimbursements
- Free parking, beautiful and safe campus
- Extensive Reward & Recognition Programs
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Office of Integrative Medicine to support our employees and patients
APPLY NOW & JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF CAREGIVERS!
We Are An Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V
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Education
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Preferred Bachelors
Licenses & Certifications
Required Registered Nurse
