Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg / Step Down NMH, Evening Night

Description

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

New Milford Hospital, an 85-bed hospital part of the Danbury Hospital Campus, has been serving the people of Litchfield County for more than 100 years. We are a top destination for advanced surgical services and offer world-class cancer, cardiac, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include :

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
• American College of Radiology - Mammography accreditation
• Nationally recognized Plow-to-Plate program

Many of our employees have been working at New Milford Hospital for over 25 years, and some have multiple generations of family members as co-workers. Our commitment to caring for others extends to our team members. We encourage each other to share ideas and concerns and always take the opportunity to celebrate and recognize our colleagues' efforts. We are proud of our team members and regard them all as valued members of the New Milford family.

Summary :

Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members.

Required : Associate Degree and medical / surgical experience. Current CT Registered Nurse (RN) license. ACLS certification. Preferred : BSN and telemetry experience.

Control Hours : 36

shift :  7 : 00pm - 7 : 30am with weekends as required

Responsibilities :

1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status.

2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.

3. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.

4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources.

5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes.

6. Identifies patient's / significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them.

7. Coordinates interdisciplinary functions.

8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information : Required :

Desired : Nursing certification, BSN

Location : New Milford-21 Elm St

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours : 36.00

Work Schedule : Eve Night 12

Department : 3 East Med / Surg NMH

Exempt : No

Credentials : Essential :

Salary Range :

$46.53 - $59.91 per hour

Education : Essential :

Working conditions : Essential :

With strong heart s 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 Nuvance Health!