Registered Nurse - L & D (nights) $50.000 Sign on Bonus *

DescriptionSummary : To provide direct and indirect nursing care to a patient or a group of patients.$50K Sign on Bonus (payable over 2 yrs) for qualified external candidates with a minimum of 1 yr.

• of L&D experience. *Required : RN License to practice in the State of Connecticut. Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR), Labor & Delivery - NRP, ACLS, EFM,Minimum Experience : Two YearResponsibilities : Completes the Admission assessment of the patient providing a clear picture of his / her status;
• Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient's physical, mental and emotional status;

Reassesses patient on a shift-to-shift basis; Completes transfer / discharge documentation including an assessment of the patient's needs to determine the preferred level of care.

Follows the 5 Rights of Medication Administration, verbalizing to patients / family / significant other the medication they are receiving.

• Assesses patients for potential safety risks upon admission; Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety;
• Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.Assesses learning needs of patient / family / significant other;

Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods.Applies the 5 rights of delegation; Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks.

Promotes a positive work environment through personal example and teamwork.Care Delivery Criteria A : Adheres to Nursing Standards of Practice to include assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluation of the plan of care;

Practices according to unit based standards. (see unit specific competencies)Performs other duties as assigned.Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education : ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGREWorking Conditions : Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational : Significant occupational riskPhysical Effort : Very Heavy effort.

May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment : Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Credentials : ENPC,RN,ACLS,PALS,TNCCCompany : Norwalk Hospital AssociationOrg Unit : 433Department : Delivery RoomExempt : NoWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

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