Stamford Health
Location
Stamford, Connecticut
Coordinate and deliver compassionate, person-centered patient care within the maternity unit following state and federal guidelines. Supervise non-RN personnel and act as a preceptor for new staff and students.
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a valid Connecticut Registered Nurse license and BLS certification. A BSN and previous experience with adult and pediatric clinical assessments are strongly preferred.
Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines. Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on assigned unit. Supervise unit activities when assigned to charge or clinical coordinator role. Act as preceptor to new staff and/or students as requested. Adhere to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program. Provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture. Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care. Develops and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome. Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peer, managers and other team members. Displays a positive attitude and works to achieve an environment of respect, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and compassion. Does not support or take part in disruptive or negative behavior. Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights. Practices the 5 rights to patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products and treatments. (right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, right time) Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely. Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated. Documents pertinent information, observations and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner. Maintains equipment and utilizes supplies in a safe, cost effective manner Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities. Participates in clinical research activities and demonstrates evidence base practice. Participates in ongoing regulatory readiness compliance. Supports hospital-wide and unit specific initiatives (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, Stroke Certification, Joint Certification, etc.) Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and standards of care, which contribute to the achievement of the organization’s strategic plan Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements Takes responsibility for own professional development. Stamford Hospital encourages nurses to actively seek ways to enhance professional knowledge and competence through participation in professional nursing organizations Complies with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations. Adheres to hospital and department specific dress code policy. Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut. BSN strongly preferred. BLS certification required. Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually. Previous experience with adult and pediatric clinical assessments preferred.
Why work for Stamford Health?
Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate. Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys. With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.
Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations. Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care. We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.
For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.
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