Nurse (Health Care)

Registered NurseUnder general supervision, assumes 24-hour accountability to plan and provide direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, CCMC policies & procedures, TJC, and State & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager.Clinical PracticeOn a daily basis, demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe, appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to CCMC and unit policies and standards.Population SpecificDemonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients presenting with behavioral and medical concerns and applies them to practice. Unit LeadershipFosters effective team dynamics amongst staff, using clear communication supporting patient, family and staff safety. Delegates' duties and tasks associated with patient care to clinical staff according to hospital policy and their scope of practice. As assigned, contributes to the leadership of the unit by functioning as the Resource Nurse and/or by participating in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/department's work productivity and resource management activities.Documentation/CommunicationCompletes all required documentation in a timely manner, according to CCMC policies and standards; necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the health care team.Patient/Family Partnership & EducationPartners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to CCMC policies and standards; License and/or Certifications Required:Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse Licensure required or nurse licensure compact (NLC) and maintained thereafter.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire.Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter.Theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing.Common behavioral health / psychiatric diagnosis, medication, concepts, and evidence based.State regulations regarding nursing practice.Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards.Developmental and population-specific patient & family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice.Skills:Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.Basic proficiency in utilization of personal computers in networked Windows-based health care environment to access related software applications; locate, open, edit and print files and information utilized by the unit; Ability to:Work individually or with within teams and/or other organizations within the medical and research community.Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process.Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.