Aesthetic nurse Jobs in Stamford, CT

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Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.

Summary:

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patients' needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:

a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients physical, mental, and emotional status.

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

1. Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
2. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks:
1. Maintains accountability for care delegated.
3. Actively works to promote a culture of safety:
1. Assesses patients for potential safety risks.
2. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified.
3. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.
4. Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
5. Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
4. 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.
5. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary.

1. Deliver Patient Centered Care:
1. Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
2. Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
3. Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
2. Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
3. Works to promote a culture of learning and growth:
1. Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
2. Teach others to succeed through mentorship.
4. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)

New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only)

American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

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

Credentials: ACLS, BLS, RN

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 416

Department: Operating Room

Exempt: No

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Northwell Health