Registered Nurse - Recovery

RemoteWorker US; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse - Recovery to join their team. The role involves assessing and planning patient care, supervising non-RN personnel, and ensuring a high level of service. Candidates must have a valid RN license in Connecticut and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and psychosocial condition.
• Develop and document individualized care plans.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care and revise plans as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic patient records

Internet for literature searches

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures, including the PCU level patient. Provides supervision of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit. When assuming the charge role, delegates and supervises unit activities. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses the patients' physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
2. Develops, communicates, and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family, and healthcare team in this process.
3. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
4. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patients' response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.
5. Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
6. Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
7. Functions as a charge nurse.
8. Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for self and patients.
9. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
10. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
11. Unit Specific Responsibilities: Demonstrates skill in assessment of the lungs and instructs the patient in proper breathing exercises.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in use of computer software including electronic patient records. Ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding patient care.

Experience

N/A

Licensure

Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.

Special Skills

BLS certification required. ACLS required within 6 months.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting