Acute Care Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Acute at Hartford Healthcare provides high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in an acute care setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and coordinate individualized care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, documenting in the EHR, and educating patients and families. You’ll practice in a culture built on teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence, with access to cutting-edge technology and robust professional development and growth opportunities. Provide direct acute care nursing to patients, including assessments, medication administration, and care planning Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans Monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and respond promptly to changes in condition Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) Promote patient safety, infection control, and adherence to clinical protocols and regulatory standards Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice projects Precept and mentor new nurses and support staff as needed Acute care nursing Patient assessment and triage IV therapy and medication administration Cardiac and telemetry monitoring Wound care and post-surgical management Care planning and care coordination Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation Infection prevention and control Patient and family education Clinical decision-making and critical thinking Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in state of practice (or eligibility) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred/required depending on unit Prior acute care or clinical rotation experience in a hospital setting Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems Specialty certification (e.g., CCRN, MED-SURG RN) preferred