Registered Nurse, Special Care Unit
Company: ECHN
Location: Manchester
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $10K! # POSITION
SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse of the Special Care Unit reports to
the Clinical Nurse Manager.# Utilizing the nursing process,
provides high quality direct and indirect patient #centered care.#
Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary team.# 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 and Advanced
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 1.## 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. 2.##
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of development of the
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.
3.## Assess and reassess pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain
management tools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family
regarding pain management.# Documentation reflects assessments,
interventions and evaluation of effectiveness. 4.## 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. 5.## 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. 6.## Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
promotes positive patient outcomes. 7.## Documents the nursing
process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the
appropriate tools. 8.## Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations.# Utilizes
critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and
delegation. 9.## Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified
learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is
included in teaching as appropriate. 10.# Demonstrates autonomous
practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.# Pursues
personal and professional growth and development.# Serves as a
professional role model and mentor. 11.# Provides an accurate and
pertinent report of the patient#s condition for safe transfer of
care. 12.# Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies
dsyrhythmias and treats appropriately based on ACLS
protocols.
Keywords: ECHN, New England , Registered Nurse, Special Care Unit, Healthcare , Manchester, Northeast
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