Registered Nurse (Eve/Night) - Emergency Dept.

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

33d•$48 - $68

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. The nurse collaborates with patients, family members or significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team 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 requires leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth. This Emergency Department position works a mix of 12-hour evening and night shifts: 11 a.m.–11 p.m., 3 p.m.–3 a.m., and 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and alternating winter and summer holidays.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's degree in nursing.
Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
RN credential and BLS certification.
Ability to work a mix of 12-hour evening/night shifts, every other weekend, and alternating winter and summer holidays.

Nice To Haves

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

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 level of care, including transfer and discharge documentation as 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; intervene as needed; and reassess and document responses according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, including delegation of tasks, and maintain accountability 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 for assigned patients at change of shift.
Document the nursing process responsibly, accountably, and ethically to support quality care.
Ensure appropriate patient hand-off when leaving for breaks.
Assess patient and family or significant-other 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.
Promote learning and growth by pursuing experiences and formal or independent learning to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge, and by mentoring others.
Perform other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.