As Needed; Registered Nurse

Full Time
New London, CT 06320
Posted
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.

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. 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 on the assigned unit. When assuming the charge role, delegates and supervises unit activities. Maybe requires working on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:
    1. Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
    2. 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.
    3. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
    4. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient's response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated
    5. Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
    6. Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
    7. Functions as charge nurse.
    8. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
    9. Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for self and patients.
    10. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of department/unit.
    11. UNIT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
      11.1 Demonstrates competency in the care of postpartum patients, normal newborns, pediatric patients and low risk neonates in the NICU.
    12. DIRECTION OF OTHERS
      12.1 HUC's, PCA's and Students
Qualifications:

EDUCATION


Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred


EXPERIENCE


1-2 years in Postpartum, Pediatrics and/or NICU preferred Hospital and unit-based orientation provided


LICENSURE


Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license


PHYSICAL DEMAND


BLS required, NRP and PALs required within six months of hire.

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