Registered Nurse, ASU, Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Middletown
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
# POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse reports to the Clinical
Nurse Manager. 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 COMPETENCIES
Maintains clinical competency required for area of assignment
including annual CPR validation, Basic Life Support and Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (BCLS and ACLS). Able to communicate
effectively in English # both verbally and in writing Post-op
surgical experience required. Competency in clinical area,
including CPR, and Moderate Sedation Possess basic computer skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES: 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 1.
Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and
re-assessments of the patient#s condition and care needs including
the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects. 2.
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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
promotes positive patient outcomes. 6. Documents the nursing
process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the
appropriate tools. 7. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes
critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and
delegation. 8. Formulates and implements a teaching plan for
patients and families based upon identified learning needs.
Evaluates effectiveness of learning. 9. Demonstrates autonomous
practice, consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues
personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a
professional role model and mentor. 10. Demonstrates knowledge of
the principles of growth and development over the lifespan 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. 11. Provides an accurate and pertinent report
of the patient#s condition for safe transfer of care. # #
Keywords: ECHN, Meriden , Registered Nurse, ASU, Per Diem, Healthcare , Middletown, Connecticut
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