Registered Nurse - O.R. (Day/Eve)

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Norwalk Hospital Association in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care guided by the ANA scope of practice, collaborating with patients, families, peers, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to assess needs, develop care plans, and implement and evaluate regimens in line with hospital policies.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and teaching, with duties in the Operating Room.

Qualifications

• Current and unobstructed Connecticut RN license is required.
• ANA scope of practice knowledge and clinical competencies expected.
• Associates degree in nursing or higher is required for eligibility.

Responsabilités

• Completes patient assessment and reassessment with care planning and outcome documentation.
• Administers medications following safety protocols and documents responses.
• Coordinates and supervises nursing care and delegates tasks appropriately.
• Promotes a culture of safety and ensures effective hand-offs and shift reports.
• Delivers patient-centered care with respect for diversity and strong communication.

Connaissances

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Formation

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Description du poste

Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patients needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Responsibilities

1. Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:
   1. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients physical, mental, and emotional status.
   2. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.

1. Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
2. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks:
   1. Maintains accountability for care delegated.
3. Actively works to promote a culture of safety:
   1. Assesses patients for potential safety risks.
   2. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.
   3. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.
   4. Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
   5. Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
4. Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
5. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary.

1. Deliver Patient Centered Care:
   1. Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
   2. Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
   3. Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
2. Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
3. Works to promote a culture of learning and growth:
   1. Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
   2. Teach others to succeed through mentorship.
4. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Education

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information

Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)

American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials

RN, BLS,

Company

Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit

416

Department

Operating Room

Exempt

No