Registered Nurse (Nights) - Psych Unit

Northwell Health•Norwalk, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care guided by the American Nurses Association scope of practice. The nurse collaborates with patients, families or significant others, peers, physicians, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver healthcare services. The nurse assesses patient needs, plans and implements care, and evaluates medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. The role also requires leadership, professional accountability, and ongoing growth. This position is in the Psych Unit at Norwalk Hospital, a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. The nurse is expected to provide safe, patient-centered care, complete required clinical documentation, support patient and family education, coordinate and supervise nursing care, and meet applicable accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
RN credential.
BLS credential.
Ability to meet the position’s stated physical demands, including medium to heavy effort and exerting up to 35 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
American Nurses Association-endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification, preferred based on certification specialty hours of work requirement.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments and reassessments as clinically indicated, documenting 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 or their families; 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, delegate tasks, and remain accountable for delegated care.
Promote a culture of safety by assessing potential patient safety risks, following hospital safety policies and procedures, and initiating interventions for identified risk factors.
Conduct bedside shift reports and bedside rounds with peers at change of shift, and ensure appropriate patient hand-off when leaving for breaks.
Document the application of the nursing process responsibly, accountably, and ethically.
Assess patient and family learning needs, plan and provide appropriate instruction, and assess and document responses to teaching.
Care for specific patient populations, regardless of location, as necessary.
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 and knowledge through experience and formal or independent learning; mentor others.
Perform other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.