Registered Nurse (Eve/Night) - Emergency Dept.

Northwell Health•Norwalk, CT

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 members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role 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 nurse demonstrates leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to growth. This 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. The role is in the Emergency Department at Norwalk Hospital Association. Working conditions include significant manual skills, some occupational risk, medium-to-heavy physical effort (may exert up to 35 pounds of force), and some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's degree (required).
Current, unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
RN credential.
BLS credential.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
American Nurses Association-endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification, subject to 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.
Maintain appropriate documentation for the patient's level of care, including transfer or 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 document responses according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, delegate tasks appropriately, and remain accountable for delegated care.
Promote patient safety by assessing potential 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 nursing process responsibly, accountably, and ethically.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods, and assess and document responses to teaching.
Care for specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
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.
Pursue formal and independent learning to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge; mentor others.
Perform other duties within the state nursing scope of practice as assigned.