Location: Norwalk, CT, United States
Salary Range: -
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 36
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Day/Night 12
Work Shift: 3 12 hours shifts, rotating between day and night shift
Date Posted:
Nuvance Health extends from New York’s Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
Description
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, 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:
1. Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:
a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients physical, mental, and emotional status.
b. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.
Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE
Other Information:
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).
o Association Training - please review grid below.
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.
Credentials: RN license (CT), BLS
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 362
Department: General Medicine 1
Exempt: No
Qualified 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.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.