Per Diem RN - 5.4 Cardiac

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• 2.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• 3.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• 4.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient's Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge.
• Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• 5.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family.
• Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• 6.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• 7.
• Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• 8.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 9.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 10.
• Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Established Policies Governing The Care Of A Patient Being Monitored For Cardiac Arrhythmias.
• 11.
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Arrhythmia.
• 12.
• Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Pediatric Patient Using The Principles Of Child Growth And Development As Appropriate To The Sick Child.
• 13.
• Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Pediatric Patient And Family Using The Principles Of Family Centered Care.
• 14.
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge Of Accurate Preparation And Administration Of Pediatric Medication.
• Uses Resource Literature And Understands Principles Of Appropriate Dosage By Weight And Age.

Qualifications

EDUCATION Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; Bsn Preferred. Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients. EXPERIENCE N/A LICENSURE Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License SPECIAL SKILLS Bls Certification Required.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 189155