Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical A4
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Groton
Posted on: November 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: 36 hours
weekly. 7a-730p. Every other weekend, rotating holidays 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. A4 is a 31-bed
pre and post-op inpatient surgical unit dedicated to providing the
highest quality of care. Our team is comprised of new graduate and
experienced nurses, nursing leaders and healthcare professionals
who thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Our unit
consists of patients recovering from general surgical to
state-of-the-art orthopedic, bariatric, GI, Women’s Health and
medical patients. We are proud to be an Advanced Total Joint and
Advanced Spine center of excellence recognized by the Joint
Commission reflecting our commitment to excellence. By combining
our skills with innovative technology, we create a patient and
family-centered care environment that promotes caring and healing.
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. Current
unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered
Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
upon hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
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.
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