Staff Nurse - Temp Traveler

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 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 also demonstrates leadership and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. This temporary traveler position is in the Invasive Cardio Lab at Norwalk Hospital Association. The role requires an active, unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license for NY hospitals and an active, unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license for CT hospitals. New graduates awaiting licensure may be considered at the Chief Nursing Officer’s discretion for CT hospitals. An accredited nursing associate degree is required; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. BLS is required upon hire for all nursing care areas. Other certifications and training depend on the unit and may be required by the end of orientation or within specified periods after hire.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an associate-level degree; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
Current, unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license for NY hospitals.
Current, unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license for CT hospitals.
BLS certification is required upon hire for all nursing care areas.
Additional unit-specific certifications and training may be required, including ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NRP, EFM, TNCC, TCAR, CPI or other de-escalation training, S.T.A.B.L.E., and chemotherapy certification, according to the listed unit and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
American Nurses Association-endorsed certification or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification, depending on certification specialty and hours-of-work requirements.
New graduates awaiting licensure may be considered for CT hospitals at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer.

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.
Complete documentation appropriate to the patient’s level of care, including transfer and discharge documentation when indicated.
Follow the five Rights of Medication Administration; explain medications to patients or their families/significant others; assess allergies, parameters, potential side effects, and effectiveness before administration; intervene as needed; and reassess and document responses according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, including delegation of tasks, while maintaining accountability 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 for assigned patients at change of shift.
Document application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
Ensure appropriate patient hand-off when leaving for breaks.
Assess patient and family/significant-other learning needs, plan and provide suitable 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, maintaining caring relationships, and communicating openly, including through active listening.
Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional knowledge and skills through experience and formal or independent learning; mentor and teach others.
Perform other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.