24Hr Night Shift RN 3.6 Medicine
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator and assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit or department according to unit policies and procedures. The nurse supervises non-RN personnel on the assigned unit and, when serving as charge nurse, delegates and supervises unit activities. The role may require work on other nursing units based on staffing and patient distribution. The nurse also performs other duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service. The position focuses on neuro patient care, including neuro assessments, airway management, care of tracheostomy and ventilator patients, assistance with special neuro procedures, and use of a halo brace. The nurse also provides patient and family education, functions as a preceptor to new staff, and may function as charge nurse.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
- BLS 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 the patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
- Develop, communicate, and document an individualized plan of care with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
- Implement and coordinate the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Evaluate the plan of care, the patient's response, and readiness for discharge; revise the plan and make referrals as indicated.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, provide education, and document outcomes.
- Serve as a preceptor to new staff.
- Function as a charge nurse, delegating and supervising unit activities when in the charge role.
- Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth department or unit operations.
- Demonstrate competency in neuro patient care and skill and knowledge in neuro assessment and airway management.
- Care for tracheostomy patients and 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 established policy and procedure.
- Use equipment and provide care for patients in a halo brace.
- Demonstrate knowledge of nursing responsibilities and interventions for patients on ventilators.
- Supervise non-RN personnel on the assigned unit and work on other nursing units as staffing and patient distribution require.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
