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

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.

Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
• Vizient Quality Leadership Award
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating

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 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) 12- hour shifts, including every other weekend / holiday

Status:
Full Time

Hours:

36

Required:

State of CT RN license. BLS certification required. ACLS required by the end of probationary period. Minimum of one year of RN experience preferred. American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (
* Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).

• Complete patient assessment and reassessment, documenting detailed information that incorporates the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient's physical, mental, and emotional status; ensure appropriate documentation based on the level of care, including transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.
• Follow the five Rights of Medication Administration, verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving, assess the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervene as needed; reassess and document response according to hospital policy.
• Coordinate and supervise the delivery of nursing care, including delegation of tasks and maintain accountability for care delegated.
• Actively work to promote a culture of safety: assess patients for potential safety risks, adhere to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety, initiate interventions related to risk factors identified, conduct bedside shift report and bedside rounds with a peer on assigned patients at change of shift and ensure patient hand-off is appropriate when leaving for breaks.
• Assess learning needs of patient/family/significant other, plan and provide appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods, and assess and document patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
• Provide care for specific patient populations as needed.
• Deliver patient-centered care: embrace cultural diversity, respect dignity and maintain open communication by actively listening.
• Meeting accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Promote a culture of learning and growth by seeking experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge, teach others to succeed through mentorship, and perform other duties within the state nursing scope of practice.

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & 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.

Company:
Sharon Hospital

Department:
General Medicine 1

Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $40.34 to 57.89