Registered Nurse (RN), Geriatric Psych, night shift

Northwell Health•Sharon, CT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care guided by the American Nurses Association scope of practice. The RN collaborates with patients, families or significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver healthcare services. The RN assesses patient needs, develops care plans, implements and evaluates medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards, and demonstrates leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to growth. This role is in the Psych Unit at Sharon Hospital. The work shift is 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., 36 hours per week, including every other weekend and potentially some holidays. Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital in northwestern Connecticut and part of Nuvance Health.

Requirements

State of Connecticut RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification required by the end of the probationary period.
Associate-level degree.
Minimum of one year of RN experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

American Nurses Association-endorsed certification or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification is preferred, based on certification specialty hours-of-work requirements.
Minimum of one year of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments and reassessments as clinically indicated.
Document detailed patient information, including the plan of care, interventions, outcomes, and physical, mental, and emotional status; complete documentation appropriate to the level of care, including transfer or 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 before administration; intervene as needed; and reassess and document the response according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, including delegation of tasks, and remain accountable for delegated care.
Promote patient safety by assessing potential risks, following hospital safety policies and procedures, and initiating interventions related to identified risk factors.
Conduct bedside shift reports and bedside rounds with peers 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 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 and teach others.
Perform other duties within the state nursing scope of practice as assigned.