Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Care

This full-time Registered Nurse (RN) position at the Grimes Center involves supervising nursing care and staff while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and providing direct patient care. In this role, you will engage in clinical supervision, staff counseling, patient assessment, medication administration, documentation, and emergency preparedness.\n\nTo thrive in our organization, every employee should embody the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and uphold our Values, which include integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion, guiding our daily actions as professionals.\nMain Responsibilities : \n

• Supervise and direct nursing care and related activities on the unit by following established nursing standards and facility policies.\n
• Conduct thorough resident rounds, directing the care provided by certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.s) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and promptly report changes in resident conditions to physicians.\n
• Perform and document comprehensive assessments of each resident to develop personalized care plans and participate in care conferences.\n
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to facility policies and state law.\n
• Provide effective communication and collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, families, and ancillary service providers.\n
• Participate in the employee evaluation process, providing feedback on clinical performance when necessary.\n
• Maintain safety protocols and infection control practices while fulfilling other job-related duties as directed by the Nursing Supervisor.\n
• Act as a chaperone for patients during specific procedures and examinations.\nQualifications : \n
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or Science preferred.\n
• At least one year of experience in rehabilitative, psychiatric, or geriatric nursing preferred.\n
• A Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut.\n
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of care.\n\nIf you are ready to make a difference in patient care and work in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!