Job Description
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Assesses the patient?s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
- 2. Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team in this process.
- 3. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- 4. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient?s response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.
- 5. Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
- 6. Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
- 7. Functions as a charge nurse.
- 8. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
- 9. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
- 10. Unit Specific Responsibilities
- 10.1 Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the care of the cardiac patient
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
EXPERIENCE
N/A
LICENSURE
Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license
SPECIAL SKILLS
BLS required