GI- Registered Nurse-Ambulatory- 40hr

Connecticut Children's•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Provides general or specialized nursing care to patients in an ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Delivers nursing services to patients and families in accordance with professional nursing standards, Connecticut Children’s policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations. Reports to the Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse prioritizes, plans, and provides direct family-centered care throughout the continuum of care; facilitates patient flow; monitors and evaluates patient and family responses to treatment; provides education and telephone advice based on established protocols; advocates for families; documents care; delegates care as appropriate; collaborates with the healthcare team; and provides psychosocial support. The nurse applies age-related and culturally sensitive care practices and follows the organization’s pain-management principles and standards. Connecticut Children’s is a pediatric health system offering care across more than 30 specialties in Connecticut and two other states. The organization describes its mission as transforming children’s health and well-being through specialized care, research, education, community partnerships, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Minimum of an ASN/ADN upon hire; an ASN/ADN holder must obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or Nursing Compact License, maintained thereafter.
BLS/CPR for Providers from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within one month of hire and maintained current.
Ability to demonstrate, or potential to demonstrate, CCMC Core Organizational Competencies and clinical competencies within the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
BLS/CPR for Providers certification preferred upon hire.
Specialty licensure or certification may be required by the department.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, plan, and provide direct family-centered care throughout the continuum of care, using time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Facilitate patient flow within the clinical practice and partner with children and families to evaluate outcomes.
Monitor, trend, and evaluate child and family responses to treatment throughout the scope of service.
Educate patients and families about all aspects of care, including telephone advice based on established protocols.
Advocate for parents and families.
Document pertinent aspects of care, including plans of care, patient status and family adjustment, unexpected events or changes in condition, medications, and vital-sign monitoring; comply with documentation policies.
Delegate aspects of care to peers and ancillary personnel and serve as a resource to staff within the area of expertise.
Communicate and document comprehensive patient and family information, including complex needs, to support continuity of care with the healthcare team.
Provide psychosocial support for patients, families, and peers.
Follow the organization’s “Comfort Central” principle when assessing and treating pain, as outlined in its pain-management policy.
Apply knowledge of age-related needs from neonates through adolescents to practice.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients and families.
Support the organization’s mission, values, and goals through behaviors consistent with its standards.