Registered Nurse, Med/Surg, Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, provides high
quality direct and indirect patient-centered care. Coordinates
patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary
team, patients and families. Communicates, as appropriate, the
patient's clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to
changes in condition or response to treatment. Demonstrates
knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life
span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to
the patient population served. Promotes the profession of nursing
and professional practice through collegial support and
interactions. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited
school of Nursing. Current licensure in the state of Connecticut.
Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or
receive certification within the new employee introductory
orientation period and maintain clinical competency during
employment with ECHN in this role. COMPETENCIES: Able to
communicate effectively in English - both verbally and in writing.
Possesses basic computer skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. Job-Specific Competency Performs population-specific
comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the medical and
surgical patient's condition and care needs including the
psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span, including pediatric, adult and geriatric
population, and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate
care to patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient
status in order to identify each patient's age-specific needs and
provide care needed by the patient group. Assesses and reassesses
pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques.
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Documentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of
effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as
indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment.
Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Involves the
patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the five
(5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication
errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and their clinical
condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment
that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient
outcomes. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a
timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an
ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in
priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a
teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified
learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates
autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.
Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as
a professional role model and mentor. Provides an accurate and
pertinent report of the patient's condition for safe transfer of
care. Ensures continuous monitoring for patients on remote
telemetry. Provides immediate assessment and intervention as
indicated/directed by staff monitoring telemetry as related to
monitor findings.
Keywords: ECHN, Hartford , Registered Nurse, Med/Surg, Per Diem, Healthcare , Hartford, Connecticut
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