Registered Nurse, Bissell 3
Company: ECHN
Location: Farmington
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE! - $10,000POSITION
SUMMARY:Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct
and indirect patient -centered care. Coordinates patient care by
working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
Communicates, as appropriate, the patient's clinical condition,
responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or
response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary
to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice
through collegial support and interactions.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Current licensure in the state of Connecticut.
- Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification
within the new employee introductory orientation period and
maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this
role.COMPETENCIES:
- Able to communicate effectively in English - both verbally and
in writing
- Possesses basic computer skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time.Job-Specific Competency
- Performs population specific comprehensive assessments and
re-assessments of the medical and surgical patient's condition and
care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and
cultural aspects.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of development of the
adult and geriatric population and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data
about the patient status in order to identify each patient's
age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
- Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management
tools and techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding
pain management. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions
and evaluation of effectiveness.
- Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated
by assessment and patient response to treatment. Evaluates overall
plan daily for effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in
the formulation of goals.
- Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes.7.
Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely
manner utilizing the appropriate tools.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and
sound judgment in priority setting and delegation.
- Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs
and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in
teaching as appropriate.
- Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with
evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth
and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor.
- Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient's
condition for safe transfer of care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies
dsyrhythmias and treats appropriately based on ACLS protocols.
Keywords: ECHN, New England , Registered Nurse, Bissell 3, Healthcare , Farmington, Northeast
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