Full-Time Night Shift RN - 5.2 Med/Surg Resp/Renal

Responsibilities

• Affirms and supports the YNHHS Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Affectionately assesses and monitors the physical and psychological state of patients continuously.
• Develops, communicates, and documents a personalized care plan that aligns with patient goals and involves the patient and healthcare team.
• Enforces and collaborates on the implementation of the care plan, evaluating its effectiveness and making necessary adjustments.
• Plans and delivers educational sessions tailored to the individual learning needs and readiness of patients and their families.
• Assists in training new staff members.
• Manages and supervises the activities of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit.
• May be required to work on other nursing units based on staffing and patient needs.
• Ensures a safe environment for both the RN and patients.
• Meets performance standards in areas such as Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to maintain operational efficiency.
• Specific Unit Responsibilities:
• Exhibits proficiency in lung assessment and instructs patients on proper breathing techniques.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Proficient in using computer software, particularly electronic patient records.
• Ability to conduct internet research for patient care literature.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification is mandatory, with ACLS certification required within six months.