Medical/Surgical (Med/Sug) RN 32 Hours 3Rd Shift

Day Kimball Hospital Putnam , CT 06260

Posted 1 week 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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