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About the Role
The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit/department according to established policies and procedures. Provides supervision of non-RN personnel and delegates/supervises unit activities when assuming the charge role. May be required to work on other nursing units. Performs other duties as assigned to maintain a high level of service.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis.
- Develops, communicates, and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions.
- Implements and coordinates the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and patient's response to care.
- Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family.
- Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
- Functions as a charge nurse.
- Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of established policies governing the care of a patient being monitored for cardiac arrhythmias.
- Demonstrates skill and knowledge in arrhythmia.
- Demonstrates competency in the care of the pediatric patient using the principles of child growth and development.
- Demonstrates competency in the care of the pediatric patient and family using the principles of family-centered care.
- Demonstrates skill and knowledge of accurate preparation and administration of pediatric medication.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records.
- Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
- Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.
Skills
- BLS Certification Required.
Location
- Connecticut
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- N/A
Education Level
- BSN Preferred
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran