Registered Nurse (Nights) - E.D.
Description
$15K Sign on Bonus for eligible external candidates with a least one year of E.D. experience
Summary:
To provide direct and indirect nursing care to a patient or a group of patients.
Responsibilities:
1. Completes the Admission assessment of the patient providing a clear picture of his/her status.
2. Follows the 5 Rights of Medication Administration, verbalizing to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving.
3. Assesses patients for potential safety risks upon admission.
4. Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. P
6. Promotes a positive work environment through personal example and teamwork.
7. Assesses patient�s skin condition on admission, every shift, change in condition, transfer and discharge.
8. Adheres to Nursing Standards of Practice to include assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluation of the plan of care.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE
Required: Registered Nurse (R.N.) License to practice in the State of Connecticut, Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR), ACLS, PALS/ENPC, TNCC, trauma hours, nonviolent crisis intervention, as per unit standards
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials: BLS, ACLS, PALS/ENPC, RN, TNCC
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 350
Department: Emergency Department
Exempt: No