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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 unit 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 individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• Promotes a safe environment for the protection of the patient and others from injury.
• Manages crisis situations and treatment interactions with due respect for patient rights, legal/ethical obligations, and therapeutic goals.
• Coordinates the function of the therapeutic milieu, and encourages participation in the community, promoting a caring atmosphere.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish a meaningful therapeutic relationship and gain patient trust and cooperation.
• Promotes a therapeutic environment with opportunities to learn coping mechanisms.
• Demonstrates the ability to set clear and realistic expectations with the patient.
• Demonstrates an understanding of group dynamics and effectively leads designated treatment groups.
• Provides opportunities for patients to make decisions and assume responsibility for self.
• Demonstrates the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Provides ongoing psychiatric nursing assessment and stabilization.
• Provides psychoeducation to patients and families.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records.
• Ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.
• BLS Required.

Skills

• BLS

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