Registered Nurse (RN), Ambulatory Surgery SH, PT Days

Description

Position at Sharon Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services including bariatric surgery cancer care cardiology emergency care neurosciences orthopedics stroke care surgical services and womens services.

Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
• Vizient Quality Leadership Award
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating

At Sharon Hospital we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient visitor and caregiver is Were here for you. We are a community of caring hearts providing compassionate care in a warm friendly and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.

Work shift: Monday to Friday 8 hour shifts between 6:00am-6:30pm floats between ACU & PACU w/PACU on-call rotation
Status: Full Time
Required: CT RN License BLS ACLS PALS certifications. Minimum one year of relevant RN experience

Summary:

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 patients 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.

Responsibilities:

• Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:
  • Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients physical mental and emotional status.
  • 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.
  • Initiates 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: ASSOCIATES LVL DGRE

Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Company: Sharon Hospital
Department: Ambulatory Surgery

Exempt: No

Salary Range:$42.35 - $60.79 Hourly

Withstrong hearts andopen minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Northwell Health!

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements

Required Experience:

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