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*Description*

Summary:

Purpose: The Registered Nurse (STA) at Nuvance Health adheres to nursing standards of practice to include assessment, care planning, interventions, and evaluation based on the plan of care that is guided by the ANA Nursing Scope of Practice. The Registered Nurse performs according to the state guidelines, unit-based scope of service, and institutional practice policies.

Responsibilities:

Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated.

* Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient�s physical, mental, and emotional status.

* Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated. *

Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration, verbalizing to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, and effectiveness, and intervening as needed. Reassess and document response according to hospital policy.

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks.

Maintains accountability for care delegated.

Actively works to promote a culture of safety.

* Assesses patients for potential safety risks.

* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiate interventions related to the risk factors identified.

* Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.

* Show quality by documenting the nursing process's application in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner

Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.

Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary

Place the interests, dignity, and respect of patients at the center of nursing care delivery.

* Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.

* Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.

* Maintains open lines of communication and actively listening.

Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Works to promote a culture of learning and growth.

* Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.

* Teach others to succeed through mentorship

Ability to adopt new practices and technologies quickly

Maintain resilience to persevere in challenging contexts, and fast-moving situations, and work in multiple departments.

Flexibility and ability to adapt to different organizations and care teams.

Must be willing to travel, and arrive in a timely manner to perform your duties.

Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Maintains and Model Nuvance Health Values.

Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

Performs other duties as required.

Other Information:

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Nuvance Health

Org Unit: 1988

Department: Centralized Staffing

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $80.00- $108.00 dependent on specialty

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.