Registered Nurse (RN) - Endocrinology
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: November 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: 111 Salem Tpke Norwich (10365) Shift Detail:
Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Work Location Type: In Person
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. 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 Education :
Graduate of a school of nursing. BSN preferred. Experience : One
(1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William
W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years
of RN experience in Endocrinology preferred. License and
Certification : Competency to administer moderate sedation or
obtained within 9 months of hire. Current unrestricted License in
good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of
Connecticut. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire. Ability to
obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
Certification by National Certification Board for Diabetes
Education (CDE) 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. PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING 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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