RN - Registered Nurse (NIGHT SHIFT)

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, responsible for providing professional nursing care for assigned patients. Manages charge responsibility of nursing unit and assumes responsibility for the delivery of care to all residents on the unit. Practices Evidence-Based nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including medication/treatment administration, teaching, and supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal-directed interdisciplinary plan.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs, and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.
• Documents accurate, pertinent, and comprehensive information in a timely and concise manner as required by regulation and facility policy & procedure.
• Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in educational programs, in-services, meetings, and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
• Attends all annual mandatory programs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Associates Degree/Diploma Program, Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years nursing experience in clinical setting preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Connecticut.

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English in order to communicate with patients, residents, and clinical staff.
• Effectively interact with residents and staff.
• Organized.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer/CRT to input and retrieve patient information.
• Familiarity with the Care Plan Development.
• Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect, and compassion, offering coordinated care, support, and treatment, and care that is personalized.

Schedule

Night shift, 16 hours per week, every other weekend.