Registered Nurse (RN), General Medicine SH, Night shift
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Job Location:
Sharon, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 40 - 57
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Sharon Hospital
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 15000strong heartsandopen minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services including bariatric surgery cancer care cardiology emergency care neurosciences orthopedics stroke care surgical services and womens services.
Our accolades include:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating
At Sharon Hospital we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient visitor and caregiver is Were here for you. We are a community of caring hearts providing compassionate care in a warm friendly and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.
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.
Work shift: 6:45pm-7:15am (3) 12- hour shifts including every other weekend / holiday
Status: Full Time
Hours: 36
Work shift: 6:45pm-7:15am (3) 12- hour shifts including every other weekend / holiday
Status: Full Time
Hours: 36
Required:CT RN License BLS ACLS PALS certifications. Minimum one year of relevant RN experience
Responsibilities:
Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:
a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients physical mental and emotional status.
b. 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. Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies parameters potential side effects effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents 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 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 quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible accountable and ethical 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 despite 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.
a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients physical mental and emotional status.
b. 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. Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies parameters potential side effects effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents 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 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 quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible accountable and ethical 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 despite 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: ASSOCIATES LVL DGRE
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.
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: Sharon Hospital
Department: General Medicine 1
Department: General Medicine 1
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $40.34 to 57.89
Closing:
Withstrong hearts andopen minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
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