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 and significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. 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 requires leadership, professional accountability, and ongoing growth. This position is in the Operating Room department at Norwalk Hospital Association. The nurse completes and documents patient assessments and reassessments, administers medications safely, coordinates and supervises nursing care, promotes patient safety, and provides patient and family education. The nurse delivers patient-centered care, supports effective handoffs and shift reporting, meets regulatory and compliance responsibilities, and contributes to a culture of learning and professional development.

Requirements

Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license for New York hospitals.
Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license for Connecticut hospitals.
BLS certification required upon hire for all nursing care areas.
Additional association training or certifications are required by unit and specialty, with specified timing that may range from the end of orientation to within one year of hire.
For applicable units, required training 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.

Nice To Haves

American Nurses Association-endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification are preferred, based on specialty certification hours-of-work requirements.
For specified units, some specialty training is preferred, including ACLS, TNCC, TCAR, or other unit-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess patients as clinically indicated, documenting the plan of care, interventions, outcomes, and 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; assess allergies, parameters, potential side effects, and effectiveness; intervene as needed; and document the patient's 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 for identified risk factors.
Conduct bedside shift reports and bedside rounds with peers at change of shift, and ensure appropriate patient handoff when leaving for breaks.
Document the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide instruction using applicable teaching methods, and assess and document responses to teaching.
Care for specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
Deliver patient-centered care by respecting cultural diversity and individual dignity and maintaining open, active communication.
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 mentor others.
Perform other duties within the state nursing scope of practice as assigned.