Staff Nurse - Temp Traveler

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

27d•$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 care. The nurse assesses patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and evaluates medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. The role demonstrates leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to continued growth. The position is in the Progressive Care department at Norwalk Hospital Association. It requires significant manual skills, coordination, and finger dexterity; medium-to-heavy physical effort, including exerting up to 35 pounds of force; some occupational risk; and possible exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and human waste.

Requirements

Current, unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license for NY hospitals, or current, unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license for CT hospitals.
New graduates awaiting licensure may be considered at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer for CT hospitals only.
BLS certification is required upon hire for all nursing care areas.
For applicable units, ACLS is required by the end of the orientation period.
For applicable ED, PACU, and pediatric areas, either PALS or ENPC is required by the end of the orientation period.
For applicable MCH, NICU, LDRP, and delivery room units, NRP is required by the end of the orientation period.
For applicable units, EFM, TNCC, ENPC, or TCAR training/certification is required within one year of hire, as specified by unit.
For specified behavioral health, ED, float pool, ICU, and PCU assignments, CPI or other de-escalation technique training is required within six months of hire.
For OB at NDH, S.T.A.B.L.E training is required within six months of hire.
For inpatient oncology, chemotherapy certification is required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

American Nurses Association-endorsed certification or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification is preferred, based on the certification specialty's hours-of-work requirement.
For ICU assignments where specified, TNCC is preferred, although TCAR may be accepted.
For PACU at DH, TNCC is preferred.
For ICU at VBMC, TCAR is preferred.

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, assess allergies and other relevant parameters before administration, monitor for side effects and effectiveness, intervene as needed, and document the patient's response according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, including delegating tasks and maintaining accountability for delegated care.
Promote a culture of safety by assessing patient safety 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.
Document the nursing process responsibly, accountably, and ethically.
Ensure appropriate patient hand-off when leaving for breaks.
Assess patient and family learning needs, plan and provide appropriate instruction, and assess and document their response to teaching.
Care for specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
Deliver patient-centered care by embracing cultural diversity, respecting individual dignity, and maintaining open communication, including active listening.
Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional knowledge and skills through experiential, formal, and independent learning; mentor others.
Perform other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.