Staff RN NICU, Fulltime Nights

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

12h

About The Position

Stamford Health is looking for a FULLTIME NICU RN for the NIGHT Shift to join the NICU department. This position is FULLTIME NIGHTS 7pm to 8am, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays! Will consider experienced pediatric RN's! As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer: Competitive salary Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one Wellness programs Paid Time Off accruals Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan Tuition reimbursement Free on-site parking and train station shuttle Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center Responsibilities Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines. Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on assigned unit. Supervise unit activities when assigned to charge or clinical coordinator role. Act as preceptor to new staff and/or students as requested. Adhere to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program. Provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture. Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care. Develops and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome. Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely. Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated. Documents pertinent information, observations and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner.

Requirements

NICU or critical care experience preferred
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
BLS certification required.
Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually.

Nice To Haves

BSN strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines.
Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on assigned unit.
Supervise unit activities when assigned to charge or clinical coordinator role.
Act as preceptor to new staff and/or students as requested.
Adhere to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program.
Provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture.
Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf
Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
Develops and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family
Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely.
Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care.
Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
Documents pertinent information, observations and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner.