Registered Nurse, Med/Surg
Company: ECHN
Location: Bolton
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $10K! # POSITION
SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality
direct and indirect patient#centered care.# Coordinates patient
care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team,
patients and families.# 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 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 growth and development over the life span,
including pediatric, 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. Assesses and reassesses 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. 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 and implements a teaching plan for patients
and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates
effectiveness of learning. 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. Ensures continuous
monitoring for patients on remote telemetry. Provides immediate
assessment and intervention as indicated/directed by staff
monitoring telemetry as related to monitor findings.
Keywords: ECHN, New England , Registered Nurse, Med/Surg, Healthcare , Bolton, Northeast
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