Registered Nurse (RN), Geriatric Psych, night shift

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services, including bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke care, surgical services and women’s services.

Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
• Vizient Quality Leadership Award
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating

At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient, visitor, and caregiver is, “We’re here for you.” We are a community of caring hearts, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.

About the role

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care 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 patient needs, develops 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

• Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions, and outcomes reflecting the patient's physical, mental, and emotional status. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving, including transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.
• Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalizes to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications, noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness, and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
• Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks. Maintains accountability for care delegated.
• Actively works to promote a culture of safety: assesses patients for potential safety risks, adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety, and initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.
• Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peers on assigned patients at change of shift.
• Demonstrates quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner. Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
• Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
• Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary.
• Delivers Patient-Centered Care: embraces the cultural diversity and differences of patients and team members, respects the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship, and maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
• Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Works to promote a culture of learning and growth: seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. Teaches others to succeed through mentorship.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Requirements

• State of CT RN license
• BLS certification required
• ACLS required by the end of the probationary period
• Minimum of one year of RN experience preferred
• American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement)
• Associate's degree in nursing

Working Conditions

• Significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity
• Some occupational risk
• Medium to heavy effort; may exert up to 35 lbs. of force
• Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Schedule

6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, including every other weekend, may include some holidays

Full Time, 36 hours per week

Pay

$40.34 to $57.89 per hour

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!