Registered Nurse, Inpatient

Registered Nurse, Inpatient at ECHN summary:
Registered Nurse providing high-quality direct and indirect patient-centered care in an inpatient setting, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams and responding promptly to changes in patient conditions. Performs comprehensive assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, administers medications safely, and promotes a therapeutic environment, particularly for psychiatric patients. Actively pursues professional growth, mentors others, and ensures effective communication and collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.
BONUS ELIGIBLE $10,000 Why join ECHN?# We are willing to train new graduates!#All new grads must pass NCLEX within 90 days of their graduation date. We offer a 1-year new grad program to partner with our Nursing Education team. Paid Leave#days are based off budgeted hours, plus 3 floating holidays. 401K with a 2% match is offered to Registered Nurses that are part of the union.

Annual BSN Bonus, Certification bonuses and Career Ladders with monetary rewards are also offered. Refer to our policies for more details.# Tuition Reimbursement Offered for those who want to continue their education- eligible after 3 months of employment! Free Parking at all locations: MMH has an employee only garage or parking lot, and RGH has a parking lot. #

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. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient#s clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practices. 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. Reports to the Clinical Coordinator. Creates a caring and compassionate environment through Core Values of Teamwork, Respect, and Communication.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

# Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of Connecticut. # Must be trained in de-escalation techniques, as prescribed by ECHN, and receive certification within the orientation period of hire. # Must receive RQI certification within three (3) months of hire and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role.

COMPETENCIES:

# Must be able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and writing situations. # Must possess basic computer skills. # Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action, including patient restraint when responding to patient emergency codes.

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.
1. Performs comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patient#s condition and care needs#including the psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural aspects as evidenced by supervisor observation#and chart audits.
2. Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the patient#and family regarding pain management. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation#of effectiveness as evidenced by supervisor review/observation.
3. Develops and revises individualized treatment plans 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. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions, and evaluation of#effectiveness. Evidenced by#supervisor review / observation.
4. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates#knowledge of medications including#psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on age of the#patient and their clinical condition as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observation.
5. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive#patient outcomes as evidenced by supervisor observation.
6. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools as#evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observation.
7. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes critical#thinking skills and sound…