36Hr Day Shift RN 3.6 Medicine
About The Position
The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit or department according to unit policies and procedures. The role provides supervision of non-RN personnel and, when serving as charge nurse, delegates and supervises unit activities. The nurse may be assigned to other nursing units based on staffing and patient distribution and performs other duties as assigned to maintain a high level of service. The position works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator. It focuses on neuro patient care, including neuro assessments, airway management, tracheostomy care, special neuro procedures, suctioning, care of patients in halo braces, and nursing interventions for patients on ventilators. The RN also supports patient and family education, discharge planning, and staff development.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
- BLS certification required.
- Proficient in computer software, including electronic patient records.
- Ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions throughout the continuum of care.
- Develop, communicate, and document individualized plans of care with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Implement and coordinate plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Evaluate care effectiveness, patient response, and discharge readiness; revise plans and make referrals as indicated.
- Assess patient and family learning needs, provide education, and document outcomes.
- Serve as a preceptor to new staff.
- Serve as a charge nurse, delegating and supervising unit activities.
- Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to support department or unit operations.
- Demonstrate competency in neuro patient care and skill in neuro assessment.
- Manage the airway of neuro patients and provide care for tracheostomy patients.
- Assist physicians and care for patients during special neuro procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the TIA teaching program.
- Perform pharyngeal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning according to policy and procedure.
- Use appropriate equipment and provide care for patients in halo braces.
- Provide nursing care and interventions for patients on ventilators.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
