Staff Nurse - Temp Traveler

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

10d•$17 - $25

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 interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver healthcare services. The role involves assessing patient needs; planning, implementing, and evaluating medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards; and demonstrating leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to growth. The position is in the Operating Room at Norwalk Hospital Association. It requires a current, unobstructed New York State RN license for NY hospitals or a current, unobstructed Connecticut RN license for CT hospitals. New graduates awaiting licensure may be considered at the Chief Nursing Officer’s discretion for CT hospitals only. Required and time-limited training or certifications vary by unit and specialty. The position is non-exempt and lists an hourly salary range of $17.00–$24.91.

Requirements

Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license for NY hospitals, or current and 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 only.
BLS required upon hire for all nursing care areas.
Additional unit-specific training or certifications may be required by the end of orientation, within six months, or within one year, depending on the unit and assignment. These may include ACLS, PALS or ENPC, NRP, EFM, TNCC, TCAR, CPI or other de-escalation training, S.T.A.B.L.E., and chemotherapy certification.
Credentials listed: RN and BLS.

Nice To Haves

American Nurses Association-endorsed certification or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification is preferred, subject to certification specialty and hours-of-work requirements.
Some unit-specific credentials are listed as preferred, including TNCC for certain ICU or PACU assignments and TCAR for specified ICU assignments.

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 as 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 delegating tasks, and remain accountable for delegated care.
Promote a culture of safety by assessing potential patient safety risks, following hospital policies and procedures, and initiating interventions related to identified risk factors.
Conduct bedside shift reports and 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 appropriate instruction, and assess and document responses to teaching.
Provide care to specific patient populations as needed, 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.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills through experience and formal or independent learning, and support others’ success through mentorship.
Perform other duties within the state nursing scope of practice as assigned.