Registered Nurse - Psych Dept

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 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 patient’s 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.

• Complete patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated.
• Document detailed information incorporating 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 the patient is receiving to include 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 intervening as needed. Reassess and document response according to hospital policy.
• Coordinate and supervise the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks:
• 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 the risk factors identified.
• Conduct bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peers on assigned patients at change of shift.
• Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
• Ensure patient hand‑off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
• Assess learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plan and provide appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assess and document patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
• Care for specific patient populations, regardless of 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.
• Maintain open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
• Meet accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Work 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

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

Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals). New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only). American Nurses Association endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical‑Surgical Nurses certification preferred (based on certification specialty hours of work requirement).

• 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.
• Credentials: RN, BLS.
• Company:
  Norwalk Hospital Association.
• Org Unit: 338.
• Department:
  Psych Unit.
• Exempt:
  No.