36Hr Night Shift RN 3.6 Medicine
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator and assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit or department in accordance with unit policies and procedures. The nurse supervises non-RN personnel on the assigned unit and, when assuming the charge role, delegates and supervises unit activities. The nurse may be required to work on other nursing units according to staff and patient distribution and performs other duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service. The role includes providing competent care to neuro patients, including neuro assessments, airway management, tracheostomy care, assistance with special neuro procedures, and care of patients using a halo brace or ventilator. The nurse also contributes to patient and family education, staff development, and unit operations.
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 related to patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions on an ongoing basis 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 the effectiveness of care, the patient’s 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.
- Function as a charge nurse, delegating and supervising unit activities when assigned to the charge role.
- 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 and skill and knowledge in neuro assessment and neuro patient airway management.
- Care for tracheostomy patients and assist physicians with, and care for patients during, special neuro procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the TIA teaching program.
- Perform pharyngeal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning according to established policies and procedures.
- Care for patients in a halo brace and patients on ventilators, demonstrating required skills and understanding.
- Supervise non-RN personnel on the assigned unit.
- Work on other nursing units when required according to staff and patient distribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
