Registered Nurse - O.R. (Day/Eve)

Northwell Health•Norwalk, CT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care guided by the American Nurses Association scope of practice. The nurse collaborates with patients and their families or significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver healthcare services. The role includes assessing patient needs; planning, implementing, and evaluating medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards; and demonstrating leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to growth. This position is in the Operating Room at Norwalk Hospital Association. Variable shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. The role involves significant manual skills and motor coordination, some occupational risk, medium-to-heavy physical effort (up to 35 pounds of force), and some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Requirements

Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
Registered Nurse credential (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
Associate-level degree.

Nice To Haves

American Nurses Association-endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification are preferred, based on certification specialty hours-of-work requirements.

Responsibilities

Complete and document patient assessments and reassessments as clinically indicated, including the plan of care, interventions, outcomes, and the patient's physical, mental, and emotional status.
Ensure appropriate documentation for the patient's level of care, including transfer and discharge documentation when indicated.
Follow the five rights of medication administration; explain medications to patients and families or significant others; assess allergies, parameters, potential side effects, and effectiveness before administration; intervene as needed; and reassess and document responses according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, including delegation of tasks, and remain accountable for delegated care.
Promote patient safety by assessing potential risks, following hospital safety policies and procedures, and initiating interventions related to identified risk factors.
Conduct bedside shift reports and rounds with peers at change of shift, and ensure appropriate patient hand-off when leaving for breaks.
Document the nursing process responsibly, accountably, and ethically to demonstrate quality of care.
Assess patient and family learning needs, plan and provide appropriate instruction, and assess and document responses to teaching.
Provide care for specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
Deliver patient-centered care by embracing cultural diversity, respecting individual dignity, and maintaining open communication and active listening.
Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills through experiential, formal, and independent learning, and mentor others.
Perform other duties within the state nursing scope of practice as assigned.