Registered Nurse-Neurology- 20 hrs

Provides general or specialized nursing care to patients in ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, Connecticut Children's policies and procedures and State and federal regulations.

Reports to Nurse Manager* Prioritizes, plans, provides direct family-centered care to patients within area of service throughout the continuum of care utilizing time and resources effectively and efficiently.

Facilitates the flow of patients within the clinical practice.* Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends and evaluates child / family responses to treatment throughout scope of service.

• Provides appropriate education to patient / family regarding all aspects of care, including telephone advice, based upon established protocols.
• Serves as advocate for parents and families.* Clearly documents all pertinent aspects of care, including : a plan of care;
• a regular summary of patient status and family adjustment; unexpected events of changes in patient condition; medications;

and monitoring of vital signs, etc. Complies with CCMC policies regarding appropriate documentation.* Delegates aspects of care to peers and ancillary personnel to meet needs.

Serves as a resource to staff within area of expertise. Networks with healthcare team by documenting and communicating comprehensive data including complex child / family needs to provide continuity.

• Provides psychosocial support for patient, family and peers to promote healthier patient / family / team outcomes. Follows "Comfort Central" as the guiding principle in the assessment and treatment of pain, as outlined in the management of pain policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice.

Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients / families.* Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.

• ASN required upon hire. BSN preferred upon hire and required within 3 years of hire.* Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse licensure required and maintained thereafter.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire and maintained thereafter.* Specialty licensure / certification may be required, as specified by department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED* Able to demonstrate all of the CCMC Core Organizational Competencies or has potential to do so as well as any clinical competencies within specialty area.