Registered Nurse MCU - Full-Time Day Shift

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. Under the direction of the nurse manager, this role manages individualized, goal‑directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's physical and psychological condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care; document appropriately and share significant assessment data with the appropriate discipline.
• Adhere to The Westerly Hospital policies and procedures.
• Act as a clinical resource and role model for staff development.
• Participate actively in training and educational activities for other staff members.
• Demonstrate a high level of respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership.
• Recognize and value the contributions of fellow employees and display cooperation and teamwork.
• Report to work on time, prepared to work, and follow hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time‑off requests.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required).
• Medical‑surgical nursing, pediatrics, or telemetry experience (preferred).
• Current state nursing registration.
• BLS certification (required).
• ACLS certification (optional).
• PALS certification within one year of hire.