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 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, professional accountability, and commitment to growth. The position is in the Progressive Care department at Norwalk Hospital Association. It is identified as a temporary traveler role. The posting lists an hourly salary range of $17.00 to $24.91.

Requirements

Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license for NY hospitals.
Current and 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.
Role- and 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

American Nurses Association-endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses certification are preferred, based on certification specialty hours-of-work requirements.
Some unit-specific certifications are listed as preferred, including ACLS in specified areas and TNCC or TCAR for certain ICU or PACU 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.
Maintain documentation appropriate to the level of care, including transfer and discharge documentation as indicated.
Follow the five Rights of Medication Administration; explain medications to patients and families; assess allergies, parameters, potential side effects, and effectiveness; intervene as needed; and reassess and document responses according to hospital policy.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care, delegate tasks appropriately, and remain accountable for delegated care.
Promote patient safety by assessing risks, following hospital safety 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, and ensure appropriate patient hand-offs when leaving for breaks.
Document the nursing process responsibly, accountably, and ethically to demonstrate quality.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods, and assess and document responses to teaching.
Provide care to specific patient populations as necessary, regardless of location.
Deliver patient-centered care by embracing cultural diversity, respecting the dignity of individuals, and maintaining open communication through active listening.
Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge through experience and formal and independent learning; mentor and teach others.
Perform other duties within the state nursing scope of practice as assigned.