Registered Nurse - Recovery

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a Registered Nurse - Recovery to join their team in Connecticut. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a BSN and a valid RN license, with BLS certification required and ACLS certification within six months. This full-time position offers an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• Proficient in computer software for patient records.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' physical and psychosocial condition continuously.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans.
• Functions as a charge nurse and preceptor for new staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

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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 in order 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 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 Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting