Nuvance Health Norwalk , CT 06850
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Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations
$20K SIGN ON BONUS MUST HAVE A LEAST 2 YRS. OF DELIVERY ROOM EXPERIENCE
We offer:
Summary:
To provide direct and indirect nursing care to a patient or a group of patients.
Responsibilities:
1.Physical Assessment Criteria B: Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient's physical, mental and emotional status. Physical Assessment Criteria C: Reassesses patient on a shift to shift basis. Physical Assessment Criteria D: Completes transfer/discharge documentation including an assessment of the patient's needs to determine the preferred level of care. Physical Assessment Criteria A: Completes the Admission assessment of the patient providing a clear picture of his/her status.
2.Administration of Medications Criteria A: Follows the 5 Rights of Medication Administration, verbalizing to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Administration of Medications Criteria B: Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Administration of Medications Criteria C: Provides pain management based on the patient's reports and assessment findings. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital standards. Administration of Medications Criteria D: Identifies high risk: PINCH, sound alike/look alike and utilizes medication references as needed.
3.Patient Safety Criteria A: Assesses patients for potential safety risks upon admission. Patient Safety Criteria B: Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Patient Safety Criteria C: Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.
4.Patient/Family Education Criteria A: Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Patient/Family Education Criteria B: Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Patient/Family Education Criteria C: Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
5.Delegation Criteria A: Applies the 5 rights of delegation. Delegation Criteria B: Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks. Delegation Criteria C: Maintains accountability for care delegated. Delegation Criteria D: States roles/responsibilities of co-workers to whom tasks are delegated.
6.Leadership Criteria A: Promotes a positive work environment through personal example and teamwork. Leadership Criteria B: Assumes role of charge nurse demonstrating independent problem solving, decision making, organizational and prioritization skills. Leadership Criteria C: Attends to unit staffing needs in relation to acuity and census in a pro-active manner. Leadership Criteria D: Assists in orientation and teaching of new nursing personnel.
7.Care Delivery Criteria A: Adheres to Nursing Standards of Practice to include assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluation of the plan of care Care Delivery Criteria B: Practices according to unit based standards. (see unit specific competencies)
9.Performs other duties as assigned.
Required:
CT RN License
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Associate's Level Degree
Desired:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) within three months of hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) within three months of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Registered Nurse
Trauma Nursing Core Course
ED
ICU/CCU
Telemetry
OR - trauma hours, as per unit standards
PACU
In Patient Psych
Med/Surg - trauma hours, as per unit standards
MCH
Pediatrics
NICU
Certified-Electronic Fetal Monitoring, as per unit standards
Location: Norwalk-34 Maple St
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 36.00
Work Shift: Night shift 7pm
Department: Delivery Room
Essential:
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
Salary Range: $42-$59
Nuvance Health