Compassionate RN: Patient-Centered Care Leader

Manchester Memorial Hospital, Inc.; East Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Greater Manchester region to deliver direct and indirect patient-centered care. You will coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, maintain a safe environment, and apply age-appropriate nursing practices in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, pain management, treatment planning, medication safety, documentation, and patient/family education.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of Connecticut.
• Must be trained in de-escalation techniques, and receive certification within the orientation period of hire.
• Must receive RQI certification within three (3) months of hire and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patient’s condition and care needs, including psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural aspects.
• Assess and reassess pain; educate patient and family on pain management; document assessments and interventions.
• Develops and revises individualized treatment plans; involve patient and family in goals; evaluate plan daily.
• Follows the seven medication rights and reduces potential for medication errors; knowledgeable about psychotropic medications.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment; ensures patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Documents the nursing process in a timely manner using appropriate tools.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and ability to work under pressure; uses critical thinking.
• Provides teaching plans based on learning needs and includes family as appropriate.
• Practices autonomously; pursues professional growth and serves as a mentor.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment with appropriate interventions; respects patient privacy.
• Exhibits clinical empathy and interpersonal warmth; responds to privacy needs of psychiatric patients.
• Utilizes CPI techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations.
• Participates in Early Response codes and PMT refreshers; adheres to professional boundaries.
• Collaborates with the treatment team to meet patient needs; supports learning and development.
• Delivers psychotherapeutic interventions and leads nurse-led educational/psychotherapeutic groups.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Crisis response

De-escalation techniques

Education

RN license CT

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Greater Manchester region to deliver direct and indirect patient-centered care. You will coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, maintain a safe environment, and apply age-appropriate nursing practices in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, pain management, treatment planning, medication safety, documentation, and patient/family education.