UConn Health is searching for a per diem N.I.C.U Nurse to join our patient-focused care team at our new, state of the art facility. Gain experience in a world-class facility with the highest level of technology, designed specifically with patient safety and experience in mind.

SCHEDULE: Per Diem – Requires a minimum of 24 hours per four (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.

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. Also, 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:

MINIMUM 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.

• Minimum 1 year current N.I.C.U. experience

PREFERRED:

• BSN or active enrollment in a BSN program

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $70.00-$80.00 dependent on shift assignment.

COVID VACCINE POLICY

All Workforce Members are required to have or obtain a COVID 19 vaccination and booster as a term and condition of employment to work in a UConn Health facility, unless an exemption deferral has been approved. All new Workforce Members shall be required to provide proof of their vaccine status prior to the start of their employment. All records of vaccinations and approved exemptions will be maintained by Employee Health Services. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at https://health.uconn.edu/covid-provider/mandatory-vaccination/

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. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.