Registered Nurse Preop Testing Job Norwalk area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (Days) - Preop Testing

Overview

Day Shift: 9am - 7:30 pm four rotating days a week

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Awards

The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
Health grades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated: a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient's physical, mental, and emotional status. b. 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. Assess the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassess and document response according to hospital policy.

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks:

Maintains 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.
Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
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 location, as necessary.

Deliver Patient Centered Care:

Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.

Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Works to promote a culture of learning and growth:

Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
Teach others to succeed through mentorship.

Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Education

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Credentials

RN, BLS

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & 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

Norwalk Hospital Association

Department

Preop Testing Center

Exempt

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