Day Kimball Hospital Putnam , CT 06260
Posted 2 weeks ago
Registered Nurse (RN)
$8,000 Sign on BONUS
Shift: Third
Schedule: 11:00PM to 7:00AM
Hours: 32 per week
Weekends Required: Yes, every other
Benefits Eligible: Yes
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides leadership to the nursing staff to facilitate and ensure quality care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct patient care.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensures quality care delivery by using the nursing process.
Maintains awareness of patients' needs and communicates changes to others.
Incorporates critical thinking and establishes priorities in decisions about patient care and staffing.
Delegates responsibilities according to each person's capabilities ensuring completion of all work.
Acts as a patient and staff advocate.
In conjunction with Director/Designee, completes performance evaluations, follows up on staff achievements, and counsels and educates as required.
Practices cost control.
Keeps Director/Designee up to date on all pertinent matters.
Adjusts assignments and priorities in response to changing or increased workload.
Supports nursing policies and acts as change agent when new procedures and policies need implementation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively-both verbally and in writing
Solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications
Exceptional organization and management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and inclusive environment
Strong attention to detail and quality mindset
Outstanding customer orientation and ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information
Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge within the Day Kimball Med/Surg teams
Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required; BS in Nursing or related health field preferred.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut
Three years' experience in clinical area with either Telemetry or Pediatrics preferred. Some experience in the other specialty area preferred.
One year of demonstrated effective leadership experience preferred.
Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
Arrhythmia course certification and/or challenge exam within one year of hire or transfer.
Hospice competency within one year of hire.
Cross training to care for pediatric patients.
Certification in specialty preferred.
Six contact hours in specialty area.
Current NVCIT (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) certification or within 3 months of hire required.
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