Job Description

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Nurse Pro Agreement Requirements


UConn Health is looking for an experienced

Per Diem

Medica/Surgical Registered Nurse

to provide the best in patient care. this position will work on the Medice 3 unit in the University Tower.

SCHEDULE

: Nurse Pros are required to work a minimum of 24 hours per a (4) week schedule and must be available to work one (1) weekend every eight (8) weeks or (1) weekend day or night every (4) weeks and one summer major holiday and one winter major holiday. Rotating shifts.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performs a full range of tasks in providing nursing care to assigned patients Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient Develops/updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related/therapy/personal needs Organizes/coordinates patient care and collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans Participates in staff/patient care conferences Assists in clinical education/orientation of other staff Guides and supervises assigned personnel in the delivery of patient care Performs related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills Ability to establish priorities and manage effectively

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess and maintain or be eligible for a current RN license in the State of CT; graduation from an accredited nursing program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 1 year acute care Registered Nurse experience in an inpatient hospital NIHSS Certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire. BLS Certification. Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) This is the only accepted credential.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Telemetry experience Three or more years Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse experience BSN or active enrollment in a BSN program

HOURLY RATE

$55-$65 depending on shift assignment

WHY UCONN HEALTH

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961.