Registered Nurse (RN) - Preadmission Testing Center (Per Diem)

Job Summary

Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a school of nursing.
• Experience: One (1) year experience and/or successful completion of The Windham Hospital Nurse Residency Program.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Experience: Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Certification in clinical area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and practices.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
• Communicates effectively in order to provide technical or complex information as well as instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and patients.
• Able to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player.
• Able to work in a stressful environment.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Basic computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.