Staff Nurse

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under the ANA scope; collaborate with interdisciplinary team to assess needs, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, documentation, and adherence to accreditation standards. CT/NY licenses required, with certifications preferred; growth opportunities in gastroenterology units.

Qualifications

• Current and unobstructed NYS RN license.
• Current and unobstructed CT RN license.
• New graduates awaiting licensure may be considered at CNO discretion.
• Certifications endorsed by ANA orAMS preferred (BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC etc.)

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessment and reassessment with care plan and outcomes.
• Document transfer/discharge information as indicated.
• Follow the five Rights of Medication Administration and verify medications with patient.
• Coordinate and supervise nursing care and delegate tasks.
• Promote a culture of safety and conduct bedside shift reports.
• Assess learning needs and provide patient/family education.
• Care for specific patient populations as needed.
• Deliver patient-centered care and respect diversity.
• Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities.
• Support learning and professional development through mentorship.
• Perform duties within the state nursing scope.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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 patient’s 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:

a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status.

b. 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 New York State Registered Nurse (NY Hospitals)

• Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)

• New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only)

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

o Association Training - please review grid below.

• BLS

  All Nursing Care Areas

  Required upon hire

• ACLS

  ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool- specific to individuals’s competency and location floated

  Cardiology focused units

  Required by end of orientation period

• PALS

  ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas

  (Either PALS or ENPC)

  Required by end of orientation period

• NRP

  MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR

  Required by end of orientation period

• EFM

  LDRP

  Within 1 year of hire

• TNCC

  ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk),

  ICU (Preferred, but may have TCAR)

  PACU (DH – Preferred)

  Within 1 year of hire

• ENPC

  ED RN

  (Either PALS or ENPC)

  Within 1 year of hire

• TCAR

  ICU (VBMC- Preferred)

  ICU/PACU (NH)

  Within 1 year of hire

• CPI or other de-escalation technique training

  Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals)

  Float Pool Putnam

  6W, Float Pool (Norwalk)

  ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH)

  Within 6 months of hire

• S.T.A.B.L.E

  OB (NDH Only)

  Within 6 months of hire

• Chemotherapy Certification

  Inpatient Oncology

  Within 1 year of hire

Abbreviations

• ED: Emergency Department
• NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• ICU: Intensive Care Unit
• MCH: Maternal Child Health Unit
• CCU: Critical Care Unit
• LDRP: Labor Delivery Recovery Unit
• OR: Operating Room
• DR: Delivery Room
• PCsecU: Progressive Care Unit
• M/S: Medical Surgical Unit
• SDU � Step Down Unit
• CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention
• PACU: Post Anesthesia Care Unit
• IR: Interventional Radiology
• BLS: Basic Life Support
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• EFM: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• TNCC: Trauma Nursing Core Course
• ENPC: Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
• TCAR: Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
• CPI: Crisis Prevention Institute
• S.T.A.B.L.E: Stabilization Care of Sick Infants

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: ACLS,BLS,RN,ENPC,PALS,TNCC

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 415

Department: Gastroenterology

Exempt: No