Staff RN Rehab, Part Time 22.5-hours Night Shift

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff RN in the Rehab Department coordinates and delivers patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice within state and federal guidelines. The role provides direct care to a select group of patients, advocates for them, assesses physical and psychosocial needs throughout the continuum of care, develops and communicates care plans, collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team, provides education, evaluates outcomes and discharge readiness, revises care plans, and documents care accurately and promptly. The nurse may supervise non-RN personnel, support ancillary staff, supervise unit activities when assigned as charge or clinical coordinator, and serve as a preceptor to new staff or students when requested. The role also includes safe medication and treatment administration, responding to crises, maintaining effective working relationships, supporting performance improvement, risk management, research and evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, and hospital and unit initiatives. The nurse follows Stamford Hospital policies, standards, attendance and staffing requirements, and dress code, completes ongoing training, and takes responsibility for professional development. This is a part-time position of 22.5 hours per week on the night shift, scheduled 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Stamford Health describes its care approach as compassionate, personalized, person-centered care and expects employees to foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of patients, care partners, and colleagues.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
BLS certification required.
Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice within state and federal guidelines.
Provide direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocate on their behalf.
Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions throughout the continuum of care.
Develop and communicate patient care plans that reflect patient issues and interventions intended to achieve desired outcomes.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to implement care plans.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education as indicated.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and related departments about patient care.
Maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers, and other team members, and contribute to a respectful, accountable, collaborative environment.
Protect patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy, disclosing information only for appropriate professional purposes and in patients’ best interests.
Follow the five rights of patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products, and treatments.
Respond calmly and efficiently to crises and direct others clearly.
Evaluate patient outcomes, care-plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge or continuing care; revise plans and refer patients for additional services when indicated.
Document relevant information, observations, and patient care clearly, concisely, and promptly.
Maintain equipment and use supplies safely and cost-effectively.
Participate in and support performance improvement, risk management, clinical research, evidence-based practice, and regulatory readiness.
Support hospital-wide and unit-specific initiatives, including Planetree, Magnet, stroke certification, and Joint Commission certification initiatives.
Participate in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of care that support the organization’s strategic plan.
Complete required ongoing training and education, including department-specific requirements, and take responsibility for professional development.
Comply with hospital attendance and department staffing policies and rotations, dress code, hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and external agency requirements.
Supervise non-RN personnel and serve as a resource for ancillary staff on the assigned unit.
Supervise unit activities when assigned to a charge or clinical coordinator role.
Serve as a preceptor to new staff and/or students when requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans, including GLP-1 coverage options, available day one
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals
Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) pension plan
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-site parking
Free train station shuttle
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center
Shift differentials where appropriate
Professional development and organizational development programs
Career Ladder programs