36Hr Day Shift RN 3.6 Medicine
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit or department according to unit policies and procedures. The RN supervises non-RN personnel on the assigned unit and, when acting as charge nurse, delegates and supervises unit activities. The RN may be required to work on other nursing units based on staffing and patient distribution and performs other duties as assigned to maintain a high level of service. The role includes specialized care for neuro patients, including neuro assessments, airway management, tracheostomy and ventilator care, suctioning, assistance with special neuro procedures, and care of patients in halo braces. The RN also supports the TIA teaching program.
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, involving the patient, family, and healthcare team.
- Implement and coordinate plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Evaluate care-plan effectiveness, patient response, and readiness for discharge; revise plans 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.
- 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 smooth department or unit operations.
- Demonstrate competency in neuro patient care, including neuro assessment and airway management.
- Demonstrate skill and understanding in caring for tracheostomy patients and assisting physicians during special neuro procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the TIA teaching program.
- Perform pharyngeal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure.
- Demonstrate skill in the use of equipment and care of patients in halo braces.
- Demonstrate knowledge of nursing responsibilities and interventions for patients on ventilators.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
