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About the Role
The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. Provides supervision of non-RN personnel and delegates and supervises unit activities when assuming the charge role. May be required to work on other nursing units.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patients physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
- Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team in this process.
- Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patients response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.
- Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
- Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
- Functions as a charge nurse.
- Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for self and patients.
- Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
- Demonstrates skill in assessment of the lungs and instructs the patient in proper breathing exercises.
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.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS required within 6 months.
Skills
- Computer software proficiency
- Electronic patient records
- Internet research
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
Location
- Connecticut
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
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