Nurse Residency - Registered Nurse Job Griswold area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Nurse Residency - Registered Nurse at Yale New Haven Health summary:
This Nurse Residency position involves supervising nursing care and staff on a medical unit while ensuring compliance with facility policies and government regulations. The role includes patient assessment, medication administration, care planning, documentation, and emergency response. The nurse also mentors staff, communicates with various stakeholders, and supports resident rights and safety practices.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Follow established standards of nursing practices and implement facility policies and procedures.

Interpret existing policies and procedures to other licensed staff, nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians.
Assume responsibility for compliance with Federal, State and local regulations within the assigned unit.

Obtain and provide reports during nurse transitions.

Obtain report from nurse being relieved and implement appropriate follow‑up action as necessary.
Provide report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow‑up action if necessary.

Conduct resident rounds and direct care for C.N.A.s and L.P.N.s, initiating corrective action as needed.

Report changes in resident conditions to a physician, Supervisor, and responsible party promptly and take follow‑up action as necessary.
Identify resident problems and emergency situations, and initiate life‑saving measures in the absence of a physician.

Supervise and evaluate direct resident care, initializing changes or corrective action as necessary.

Prepare and assign nursing assistants' assignments and duties.
Explain all relevant resident care.

Provide clinical supervision of certified nursing assistants and direction to licensed practical nurses.

Assess the patient data collected by the licensed practical nurse.

Perform basic nursing skills competently.

Administer medications (including IV, enteral) and treatments per physician's order and facility policy.
Follow facility policy and State Law in handling all controlled drugs.
Complete admission, transfer, and discharge of residents according to facility policy.
Coordinate admission/discharge/transfer with physicians and other departments as necessary.

Perform and document comprehensive assessment of each resident.

Develop care plan based on assessments.
Participate in care conferences as requested.
Document medications administered or refused, effectiveness of PRN medications, treatments, wound care, general nursing notes, and related regulatory records.
Ensure C.N.A.s have completed their patient documentation.

Counsel and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.

Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the clinical performance of certified nursing assistants to the Shift Supervisor.

Maintain emergency equipment and complete reporting requirements.

Check emergency equipment and sign off on the emergency cart checklist.
Order and receive medication delivery from pharmacy and check all drugs received.
Complete 24‑hour report sheet thoroughly.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Diligently observe infection control practices according to policy.
Obtain continuing education relating to the resident population.
Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
Follow Resident's Rights policies at all times.

Demonstrate teamwork, attitude, and professionalism.

Work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies, and ancillary service providers.
Welcome new staff on the unit and act as a preceptor when assigned.
Welcome new residents and families in a positive and pleasant manner.
Maintain a clean, neat uniform and professional appearance.
Arrive consistently on schedule and demonstrate punctuality.
Accept assigned duties cooperatively.
Perform other…


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