Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse PositionThe 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.Responsibilities:Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient's 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. 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 Skills Experience:· Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's Level Degree (required) or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).Other Information:· 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).Training - Unit - Required / PreferredBLS - All Nursing Care Areas - Required upon hireACLS - ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool- specific to individuals' competency and location floatedPALS - ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas(Either PALS or ENPC) - Required by end of orientation periodNRP - MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR - Required by end of orientation periodEFM - LDRP - Within 1 year of hireTNCC - ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk),ICU(Preferred, but may have TCAR)PACU(DH – Preferred) - Within 1 year of hireENPC - ED RN(Either PALS or ENPC) - Within 1 year of hireTCAR - ICU (VBMC- Preferred)ICU/PACU (NH) - Within 1 year of hireCPI or other de-escalation technique training - Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals)Float Pool Putnam6W, Float Pool (Norwalk)ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH) - Within 6 months of hireS.T.A.B.L.E - OB(NDH Only) - Within 6 months of hireChemotherapy Certification - Inpatient Oncology - Within 1 year of hireED: Emergency Department - NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care UnitICU: Intensive Care Unit - MCH: Maternal Child Health UnitCCU: Critical Care Unit - LDRP: Labor Delivery Recovery UnitOR: Operating Room - DR: Delivery RoomPCsecU: Progressive Care Unit - M/S: Medical Surgical UnitSDU – Step Down Unit - CPI: Crisis Prevention InterventionPACU: Post Anesthesia Care Unit - IR: Interventional RadiologyBLS - Basic Life SupportACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life SupportPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life SupportNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramEFM - Electronic Fetal MonitoringTNCC - Trauma Nursing Core CourseENPC - Emergency Nurse Pediatric CourseTCAR - Transcarotid Artery RevascularizationCPI - Crisis Prevention InstituteS.T.A.B.L.E - Stabilization Care of Sick InfantsWorking Conditions:Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Credentials:RN,BLSCompany: Northern Dutchess HospitalOrg Unit: 969Department: Emergency DepartmentExempt: NoSalary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly