Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Full Time Nights

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 patient’s needs, cares for the patient’s plans, implements and evaluates medical and nursing regimens in accordance with hospital policies and the nursing philosophy. 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, including transfer/discharge documentation as indicated. Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalizes to patients/family/significant others the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness, and intervenes as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks, maintaining 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, initiating interventions related to identified risk factors. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peers on assigned patients at change of shift. Demonstrates 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 others, plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods, and documents patient/family/significant others’ response to teaching. Cares for specific patient populations, regardless of location, as necessary. Delivers patient‑centered care: Embraces cultural diversity and differences of patients and team members. Respects the dignity of all individuals through maintaining 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: Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Takes and mentors others to succeed. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice. Education Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) required. Requirements Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse license (NY Hospitals). Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse license (CT Hospitals). American Nurses Association endorsed certifications or Academy of Medical–Surgical Nurses certification preferred. Association training – see training schedule below. Training Schedule BLS – All Nursing Care Areas – Required upon hire. ACLS – ED, ICU, CCU, SDU, PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool (Cardiology focused units) – Required by end of orientation period. PALS – ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas (Either PALS or ENPC) – Required by end of orientation period. NRP – MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR – Required by end of orientation period. EFM – 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. 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. Chemotherapy certification – Inpatient Oncology – Within 1 year of hire. Abbreviations ED: Emergency Department; NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; ICU: Intensive Care Unit; MCH: Maternal Child Health Unit; CCU: Critical Care Unit; LDRP: Labor Delivery Recovery Unit; OR: Operating Room; DR: Delivery Room; PCSEC: Progressive Care Unit; M/S: Medical Surgical Unit; SDU: Step Down Unit; CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention; PACU: Post Anesthesia Care Unit; IR: Interventional Radiology. Working Conditions Manual: Significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity. Occupational: Some occupational risk. Physical Effort: Medium to heavy effort; may require lifting or moving up to 35 lbs. Physical Environment: Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Compensation Salary Range: $41.00 – $76.16 per hour. Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital Department: Emergency Department #J-18808-Ljbffr Northern Dutchess Hospital