per diem RN; Registered Nurse

Job Description

Overview

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