Registered Nurse (RN) Job, Per Diem, Maternal Child Health

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and providing basic supportive, and restorative care through the nursing process.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients in the Maternal Child Health Unit.
• Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination.
• Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations, interprets findings, and alters the plan of care according to collaborative practice agreements and protocols in designated areas.
• Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses.
• Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record.
• Consults with physician per established Day Kimball Hospital policy.
• Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates the effectiveness of intervention for patients.
• Recognizes unsafe and life-threatening situations and how to intervene appropriately.
• Demonstrates skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem-solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• A registered nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Connecticut is required.
• Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent is required; if not currently certified, must obtain within three (3) months of employment.
• American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation certification is required within three (3) months of employment.
• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Benefits Summary

• Sick Time
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Shift Differential Pay for Performance