Description
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care.
Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,
Purpose : The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice.
A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family / significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients.
The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies / procedures, and standards.
They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.
Essential Responsibilities
1.Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated :
a.Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status.
b.Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer / discharge documentation as indicated.
Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalize to patients / family / significant other the medication they are receiving.
Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed.
Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
- Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks :
- Maintains accountability for care delegated.
- Actively works to promote a culture of safety :
- Assesses patients for potential safety risks.
- Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiate’s interventions related to the risk factors identified.
- Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.
- Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
- Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
- Assesses learning needs of patient / family / significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods.
Assesses and documents patient / family / significant other response to teaching.
- Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary.
- Deliver Patient Centered Care :
- Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
- Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
- Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
- Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Works to promote a culture of learning and growth :
- Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
- Teach others to succeed through mentorship.
- Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.
Education and Experience Requirements :
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with anAssociate’s Level Degree (required) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
License, Registration, or Certification Requirements :
- Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse (NY Hospitals)
- Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)
- New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only)
- American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).
oAssociation Training - please review grid below.
Training
Unit
Required / Preferred
All Nursing Care Areas
Required upon hire
ACLS
ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool- specific to individuals’ competency and location floated
Cardiology focused units
Required by end of orientation period
PALS
ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas
Either PALS or ENPC)
Required by end of orientation period
MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR
Required by end of orientation period
LDRP
Within 1 year of hire
TNCC
ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk),
ICU(Preferred, but may have TCAR)
PACU(DH Preferred)
Within 1 year of hire
ENPC
ED RN
Either PALS or ENPC)
Within 1 year of hire
TCAR
ICU (VBMC- Preferred)
ICU / PACU (NH)
Within 1 year of hire
Infusion- NDH Required
Oncology- VBMC Required
Oncology- Sharon Required
Within 1 year of hire
CPI or other de-escalation technique training
Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals)
Float Pool Putnam
6W, Float Pool (Norwalk)
ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH)
Within 6 months of hire
S.T.A.B.L.E
OB(NDH Only)
Within 6 months of hire
Company : Northern Dutchess Hospital
Org Unit : 1500
Department : Maternity
Exempt : No
Salary Range : $32.64 - $65.01 Hourly
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