Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU Job Norwalk area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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 to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.

Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration, verbalizing medication to patients/family/significant others, assessing prior to administration, and reassessing and documenting responses.

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including delegation of tasks and maintaining accountability for care delegated.

Actively works to promote a culture of safety by assessing patients for potential safety risks, adhering to policies and procedures, initiating interventions, conducting bedside shift reports and rounds, documenting the nursing process, and ensuring proper patient hand‑off during breaks.

Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant others, plans and provides instruction using applicable teaching methods, and documents responses.

Cares for specific patient populations as necessary.

Delivers patient‑centered care by embracing cultural diversity, respecting dignity, and maintaining open communication.

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

Works to promote a culture of learning and growth by seeking formal and independent learning activities and mentoring others.

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

Education, Skills, and Experience

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s Level Degree (required) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).

Other Information

Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals).

American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical‑Surgical Nurses Certification preferred (
* Based on certification specialty hours of work requirement).

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills, motor coordination, and 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.

Credentials: ACLS, RN, BLS.

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Registered Nurse - ICU​/CCU

Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU