Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Part Time Job Abington Connecticut USA,Nursing

Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Part Time 3p - 3:30a
Location: Abington

Job Description Summary

Manages individualized, outcome‑oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, and providing care, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Medication Administration

Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure.
Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy.

Plan of Care / Documentation / Patient Family Centered Care / Patient Experience

Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient.
Develops, evaluates and updates individualized plan of care and documents outcomes.
Initiates admission assessment within eight hours of admission, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice.
Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit‑based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA, vaccines) and nurse‑sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI).
Assesses / reassesses and documents patient’s level of comfort using the appropriate pain scale and the patient’s response to each intervention, both pharmacological and non‑pharmacological per South Shore Hospital policy.
Works on behalf of patient/family and seeks help to represent them when they are unable to represent themselves.
Raises ethical questions and concerns with the clinical team; seeks resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.
Actively communicates the plan of the day via whiteboard updates every shift.
Facilitates discharge/transfer with a goal of 12:00 pm, communicating barriers using the chain of command.

Safety / Quality – Foster a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.

Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimen, and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent.
Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing; adheres to universal precautions, uses personal protective equipment at all times, and properly disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access them.
Ensures the environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
Understands and can demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes or emergency preparedness.

Professional Development

Assumes overall responsibility for professional development by incorporating evidence‑based practice, research, and performance‑improvement initiatives into ongoing nursing practice.
Obtains at least five contact hours per year in the area of practice.
Practices within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act; directs other licensed and non‑licensed personnel as assigned.
Demonstrates the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
Maintains professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive, encouraging workplace.
Critical thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, selects appropriate solutions, and communicates effectively using the chain of command.
Accountable for staying informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.

Technology

Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices.
Accesses Lotus Notes to review email, learning management, and other resources relevant to the RN role.
Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
Is accountable for understanding how to operate…