Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Unit, Nights

Overview

Integrate collaborative care planning for individual patients and implement nursing standards in the processes of care.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process in caring for all patients, to include: assessing symptoms, planning interventions, implementing treatment plans, evaluating responses to interventions, and revising plan based on overall effectiveness.
• Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the population served.
• Adheres to the established practice standards and procedures at New London Hospital, in the administration of all medications and in-patient care activities.
• Documents care provided using hospital standards and appropriate nursing notes
• Provides education to patients and families based on assessment of learning needs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning.
• Ensures patient environment is safe and free from hazards.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Takes charge assignment, overseeing other staff RNs, LPNs, LNAs, and Unit Secretaries, as assigned. 
• Assists in the orientation of new employees to the Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Participates in required hospital and/or unit competencies
• Attends staff meetings as required by Clinical Manager

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1 year of relevant clinical practice
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines in a professional manner

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED LICENSE(S): • Licensed RN with NH eligibility REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: • (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 days