RN – Emergency Department – Sign-On Bonus
Location: Westport
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital,
we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment
that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs.
We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home
and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the
center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are
part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach
of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to
provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I (RCP I) is a healthcare
professional who is a graduate of an AMA-Approved Program in
Respiratory Care, is licensed by the State of Connecticut as an RCP
and is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The RCP performs a
variety of clinical activities in the assessment, treatment, and
education of the patient with respiratory problems. Under medical
direction, an RCP is accountable to comply with departmental
policies, guidelines, accepted respiratory care practices, as well
as assumes responsibility and accountability for recommending and
coordinating respiratory care to patients. Essential duties and
responsibilities are described herein and include other duties as
assigned. The successful completion of these duties will be
assessed by the department supervisors, coordinator and/or manager.
While being a part of the Bridgeport Hospital Respiratory Therapy
team it is expected that therapists commit to the practices and
behaviors outlined in Safety Starts with Me (HRO) and the
Respiratory Therapy Department Standards of Performance.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Clinical Application
of Respiratory Care: Functions efficiently, resourcefully and
skillfully in providing patients optimum age-specific respiratory
care. 1.1 Assesses patient's pulmonary status employing basic and
advanced skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient
interview, physical examination, and interpretation of blood gases.
Demonstrates proficiency and consistency with all assessment
skills. 2. Documentation and Written Communications: Contributes to
effective communications within the department through
documentation of services administered, changes in patient's
clinical status and therapeutic objectives. 2.1 Accurately, records
all care provided via electronic medical record (EMR). Identifies
patient on written documents by using the medical record number
(MRN) and patient labels as required by department and hospital
policy. Maintains patient confidentiality with documentation
practices. 3. Consultation, Collaboration, and Communication:
Communicates clearly and appropriately with co-workers.
Demonstrates a cooperative team spirit and leadership, effectively
contributing to excellence of patient care. 3.1 Patient report
information is appropriate and conveys current patient status. Uses
best practice when giving report and attentively and courteously
accepts report in order to facilitate transition from one shift to
the next. Accurately, completely and concisely conveys all relevant
clinical information on patient's clinical course and status with
report. 4. Self Development, Professionalism and Leadership:
Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical expertise through
continuing education, professional growth, and development.
Functions as charge therapist, upon request, in absence of shift
supervisor. 4.1 Assumes responsibility for professional
self-development by demonstrating ability to function as resource
regarding current trends within the profession and new or advanced
procedures/equipment in department. Qualifications EDUCATION
Associates of Science degree and certificate of completion of an
AMA-Approved Respiratory Care Program and current license by the
State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Bachelor of Science Degree preferred. EXPERIENCE Minimum one-year
acute care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred.
Potential Candidate must meet mandatory probationary time to
advance in career ladder progression. LICENSURE Current state of
Connecticut Respiratory Therapy License RRT Credential Current BLS
at the Healthcare Provider Level Current ACLS at the Healthcare
Provider Level NRP prior to Newborn/Pediatrics training SPECIAL
SKILLS Excellent oral and written communication. Excellent
organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under
stressful conditions. Basic computer literacy. PHYSICAL DEMAND
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. They are occasionally
required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. They must
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne
particles. They are occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate. Incumbents as well as
external and internal applicants who become disabled must be able
to perform the essential job functions with or without the
assistance of reasonable accommodation as determined on a case by
case basis. Additional Information HOURS: Part time; 7:00pm-7:30am
with every other weekend and holiday rotation *Sign on Bonus-Up to
$20,000* YNHHS Requisition ID 103780
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