Registered Nurse Float - Part-Time Day Shift

Yale New Haven Health•Westerly, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the nurse manager, manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Valid State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse License, BLS required.
Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Strong ability to communicate and interact professionally in busy environment.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, telemetry experience preferred.
ACLS (Optional).
PALS within one year of hire
Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents appropriately the information obtained from the ongoing assessment. Shares significant assessment data with the appropriate discipline.
Using the four tenets of Patient Family Centered Partnership, develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve the desired outcomes. Incorporates feedback from patient, family and all disciplines in developing the plan of care.
Uses critical thinking skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Demonstrates basic clinical and technical skills according to established standards of practice. Anticipates potential changes in the patient's status and assesses the patient accordingly.
Evaluates the effectiveness and patient's response to the plan of care. Identifies appropriate nursing activities which contribute to the patient's progress towards achieving both short and long term goals.
Adheres to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures
Adheres to the hospitals exposure control plans/blood- borne and airborne pathogens
Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department to provide quality patient care.
Acts as a clinical resource and role model
Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity compassion and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
Recognizes and values the contributions of fellow employees and displays cooperation and teamwork.
Reports to work on time, prepared to work and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests.