Registered Nurse, Med/Surg
Company: ECHN
Location: Manchester
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
TEMPORARY POSITION# # POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing
process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient#centered
care.# Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary team, patients and families.# Communicates, as
appropriate, the patient#s clinical condition, responding quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.#
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age
appropriate care to the patient population served.# Promotes the
profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial
support and interactions. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an
accredited school of Nursing. Current licensure in the state of
Connecticut. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
upon hire or receive certification within the new employee
introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency
during employment with ECHN in this role.## COMPETENCIES: Able to
communicate effectively in English # both verbally and in writing.
Possesses basic computer skills.# ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. # ######### Job-Specific Competency Performs
population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of
the medical and surgical patient#s condition and care needs
including the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural
aspects. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span, including pediatric, adult and
geriatric population, and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data
about the patient status in order to identify each patient#s
age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
Assesses and reassesses pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain management
tools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family regarding
pain management.# Documentation reflects assessments, interventions
and evaluation of effectiveness. Develops and revises
individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient
response to treatment.# #Evaluates overall plan daily for
effectiveness.# Involves the patient and family in the formulation
of goals. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition. Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
promotes positive patient outcomes. Documents the nursing process
and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate
tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and
function under stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking
skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation.
Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families
based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of
learning. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with
evidence-based standards.# Pursues personal and professional growth
and development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor.
Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient#s
condition for safe transfer of care. Ensures continuous monitoring
for patients on remote telemetry. Provides immediate assessment and
intervention as indicated/directed by staff monitoring telemetry as
related to monitor findings.
Keywords: ECHN, New England , Registered Nurse, Med/Surg, Healthcare , Manchester, Northeast
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