Registered Nurse; RN), General Medicine SH, Night shift

Overview

At Nuvance Health, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. We are a team of 15,000+ with strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, offering a full range of services including bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke care, surgical services and women’s services.

Our accolades include:
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety;
American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award;
Vizient Quality Leadership Award; CMS 5-Star Rating.

At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient, visitor, and caregiver is, “We’re here for you.” We are a community of caring hearts, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.

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, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patients 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.

Work shift:

6:45pm-7:15am, 3 x 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend/holiday. Status:
Full Time.

Hours:

36.

Required:

CT RN License, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications. Minimum one year of relevant RN experience.

• Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated: documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status.
• Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving, including transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.
• 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.
• Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks and maintaining accountability for care delegated.
• Actively works to promote a culture of safety: assesses patients for potential safety risks; adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety; initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified; conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift; demonstrates quality by documenting the nursing process responsibly.
• Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
• 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.
• Cares for specific patient populations, regardless of location, as necessary.
• Delivers Patient-Centered Care by embracing cultural diversity, respecting the dignity of all individuals, and maintaining open lines of communication while actively listening.
• Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Works to promote a culture of learning and growth: seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge; mentors others; performs other…