Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- 1. Demonstrates advanced skill in assessment of health care needs.
- 1.1 Demonstrates advanced skills in interviewing, observing and collecting healthcare data, performing a systems assessment and identifying patient support systems on admission according to hospital policy.
- 2. Demonstrates advanced skill in planning for patient health care needs.
- 2.1 Initiates Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (IPOC) utilizing information from initial assessment and guidelines for nursing care according to hospital policy.
- 3. Demonstrates advanced skills in implementation of care to meet patient care needs.
- 3.1 Prioritizes patient care based on assessments.
- 4. Demonstrates advanced skill in evaluating care delivered.
- 4.1 Assess patient responses to healthcare interventions based on expected outcomes.
- 5. Documents outcomes appropirately, accurately, and consistenly.
- 5.1 Actively assists Nurse Manager with monthly/weekly documentation reviews.
- 6. Demonstrates advanced leadership skills.
- 6.1 Displays advanced knowledge and proficiency in the delivery of patient care and serves as resource for staff.
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Baccalaureate education - nursing major preferred. Degreed ANM must earn 10 contact hours annually. Non-degreed ANM must complete 6 credit hours towards a bachelor's degree and 6 contact hours annually.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting preferred.
LICENSURE
Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. All newly hired Registered Nurses must have a current BCLS certification or obtain within one month of hire.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Demonstrated leadership abilities Demonstrated interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight,hearing and touch; moving/lifting patients of varying weights.
Monday - Friday. Day/Evening rotating per department needs. No weekends or holidays required
Med Surg RN experience required.