Description
Intro :
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.
Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services, including bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke care, surgical services and women’s services.
Our accolades include :
At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient, visitor, and caregiver is, “We’re here for you.” We are a community of caring hearts, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.
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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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.
Education : ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE
Other Information :
o Association Training - please review grid below.
Training
Unit
Required / Preferred
BLS
All Nursing Care Areas
Required upon hire
ACLS
ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool- specific to individuals’ competency and location floated
Cardiology focused units
Required by end of orientation period
PALS
ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas
(Either PALS or ENPC)
Required by end of orientation period
NRP
MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR
Required by end of orientation period
EFM
LDRP
Within 1 year of hire
TNCC
ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk),
ICU (Preferred, but may have TCAR)
PACU (DH – Preferred)
Within 1 year of hire
ENPC
ED RN
(Either PALS or ENPC)
Within 1 year of hire
TCAR
ICU (VBMC- Preferred)
ICU / PACU (NH)
Within 1 year of hire
CPI or other de-escalation technique training
Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals)
Float Pool Putnam
6W, Float Pool (Norwalk)
ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH)
Within 6 months of hire
S.T.A.B.L.E
OB (NDH Only)
Within 6 months of hire
Chemotherapy Certification
Inpatient Oncology
Within 1 year of hire
ED : Emergency Department
NICU : Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
ICU : Intensive Care Unit
MCH : Maternal Child Health Unit
CCU : Critical Care Unit
LDRP : Labor Delivery Recovery Unit
OR : Operating Room
DR : Delivery Room
PCsecU : Progressive Care Unit
M / S : Medical Surgical Unit
SDU – Step Down Unit
CPI : Crisis Prevention Intervention
PACU : Post Anesthesia Care Unit
IR : Interventional Radiology
BLS
Basic Life Support
ACLS
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NRP
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
EFM
Electronic Fetal Monitoring
TNCC
Trauma Nursing Core Course
ENPC
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
TCAR
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
CPI
Crisis Prevention Institute
S.T.A.B.L.E
Stabilization Care of Sick Infants
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 : RN,BLS
Company : Sharon Hospital
Org Unit : 1212
Department : General Medicine 1
Exempt : No
Salary Range : $40.34 - $57.89 Hourly
Closing :
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!
Registered Nurse Days • Sharon, CT, US