Registered Nurse (RN), Geriatric Psych SH, Per Diem

Northwell Health • Sharon, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwell Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals and more than 1,000 outpatient facilities. Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, providing a full range of services. At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services. The Registered Nurse assesses patient needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Requirements

• State of CT RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS required by the end of probationary period.
• Minimum of one year of RN experience preferred.
• American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).

Nice To Haves

• Nursing certification
• BSN

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated, documenting detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient's physical, mental, and emotional status.
• Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.
• Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Verbalizes to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving.
• Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed.
• Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
• Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks.
• Maintains accountability for care delegated.
• Actively works to promote a culture of safety by assessing patients for potential safety risks, adhering to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety, and initiating interventions related to identified risk factors.
• Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.
• Demonstrates quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
• Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
• Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other.
• Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods.
• Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
• Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary.
• Delivers Patient Centered Care by embracing cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
• Respects the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
• Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
• Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Works to promote a culture of learning and growth by seeking experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• Teaches others to succeed through mentorship.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Benefits

• Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.
• Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree