Registered Nurse - Recovery Room; D/E
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, ICU Nurse, Emergency Medicine
Monday-Friday 7,8,9,10 or 11; 2 night call shifts per month, every other weekend and shared holiday call
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 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.
- Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients 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.
- Maintains accountability for care delegated.
- 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.
- Demonstrates 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.
- Embraces cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
- Respects the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
- Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
- Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
- Taught others to succeed through mentorship.
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates Level Degree (required) or Bachelors Degree in Nursing (preferred).
Other InformationCurrent 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 ConditionsManual: 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.
ACLS, RN, BLS
CompanyNorwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit417
DepartmentRecovery Room
ExemptNo
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