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Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)
Every Other Weekends | Every Other Holiday
Day Kimball Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in Putnam, CT. This role provides emergent, high-acuity care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and potentially life-threatening conditions requiring rapid assessment, stabilization, and intervention.
Clinical Overview
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Our nursing model is relationship-based, supporting individualized patient-centered care while operating in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment requiring strong clinical judgment, prioritization, and rapid decision‑making.
Job Responsibilities
Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients in our Emergency Department
Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination
Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examination, interprets findings, and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area
Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses
Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record
Consults with physician per established Day Kimball Hospital policy
Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patients
Education and Experience Requirements
Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Connecticut is required.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent is required; if not currently certified, must obtain within three (3) months of employment.
Other:
Experience in Emergency Nursing is preferred.
Completion of basic arrhythmia course and /or challenge exam within duration of orientation.
Current ACLS certification or completion within duration of orientation.
Current PALS certification or completion within duration of orientation.
Current ENA ESI Triage course or completion within duration of orientation.
Current NVCIT certification or completion within duration of orientation.
Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to recognize unsafe and life‑threatening situations and how to intervene appropriately
Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions
Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice
Demonstrated compassionate customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues
Solid foundation in evaluating plans of care and reformulating as necessary
Registered Nurse Benefits
Earned Time Off (ETO), paid holidays, and sick time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Prescription Drug Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contributions
Educational Assistance & Student Loan Reimbursement – $2,500 per fiscal year.
Shift Differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend shifts
Pay-for-Performance opportunities
Career Growth, Clinical Ladder Program, Mentorship, and Leadership Development
Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Wellness Programs, Recognition Events, Food Truck Fridays, and Weekly Pay
About Day Kimball Health
For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. We are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative clinical environment where nursing professionals can grow, advance, and deliver exceptional patient care.
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Join our Emergency Department team as a Registered Nurse and provide high‑acuity emergency care in a fast‑paced clinical environment focused on teamwork, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
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Worksite address
putnam, CT, 06260, US
Who can apply
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