Registered Nurse - General Surgery
Description
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. Administration of Medications
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
Other Information:
Required: License to practice in the State of Connecticut, BLS
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & 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.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 413
Department: General Surgical
Exempt: No