Sharon Hospital
Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psych - FT - Night - Sharon - SIGN ON BONUS
Sharon Hospital, Sharon, Connecticut, us, 06069
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
Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:
Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.
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. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks:
Maintains accountability for care delegated.
Actively works to promote a culture of safety:
Assesses patients for potential safety risks. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift. Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner. Ensures patient hand‑off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
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. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary. Education
ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE Other Information
Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse (NY Hospitals) 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). Association Training - please review grid below. Required Training
Training: BLS; Unit: All Nursing Care Areas; Required/Preferred: Required upon hire Training: ACLS; Unit: ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool – specific to individuals’ competency and location floated
Cardiology focused units ; Required/Preferred: Required by end of orientation period Training: PALS; Unit: ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas (Either PALS or ENPC); Required/Preferred: Required by end of orientation period Training: NRP; Unit: MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR; Required/Preferred: Required by end of orientation period Training: EFM; Unit: LDRP; Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Training: TNCC; Unit: ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk), ICU (Preferred, but may have TCAR), PACU (DH – Preferred); Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Training: ENPC; Unit: ED RN (Either PALS or ENPC); Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Training: TCAR; Unit: ICU (VBMC– Preferred), ICU/PACU (NH); Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Training: CPI or other de‑escalation technique training; Unit: Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals), Float Pool Putnam, 6W, Float Pool (Norwalk), ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH); Required/Preferred: Within 6 months of hire Training: S.T.A.B.L.E; Unit: OB (NDH Only); Required/Preferred: Within 6 months of hire Training: Chemotherapy Certification; Unit: Inpatient Oncology; Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Abbreviations (Units)
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 Training Abbreviations
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: 938 Department: Psych Unit Exempt: No Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
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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
Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:
Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional status. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.
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. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks:
Maintains accountability for care delegated.
Actively works to promote a culture of safety:
Assesses patients for potential safety risks. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiates interventions related to the risk factors identified. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift. Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner. Ensures patient hand‑off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
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. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary. Education
ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE Other Information
Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse (NY Hospitals) 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). Association Training - please review grid below. Required Training
Training: BLS; Unit: All Nursing Care Areas; Required/Preferred: Required upon hire Training: ACLS; Unit: ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool – specific to individuals’ competency and location floated
Cardiology focused units ; Required/Preferred: Required by end of orientation period Training: PALS; Unit: ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas (Either PALS or ENPC); Required/Preferred: Required by end of orientation period Training: NRP; Unit: MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR; Required/Preferred: Required by end of orientation period Training: EFM; Unit: LDRP; Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Training: TNCC; Unit: ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk), ICU (Preferred, but may have TCAR), PACU (DH – Preferred); Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Training: ENPC; Unit: ED RN (Either PALS or ENPC); Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Training: TCAR; Unit: ICU (VBMC– Preferred), ICU/PACU (NH); Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Training: CPI or other de‑escalation technique training; Unit: Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals), Float Pool Putnam, 6W, Float Pool (Norwalk), ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH); Required/Preferred: Within 6 months of hire Training: S.T.A.B.L.E; Unit: OB (NDH Only); Required/Preferred: Within 6 months of hire Training: Chemotherapy Certification; Unit: Inpatient Oncology; Required/Preferred: Within 1 year of hire Abbreviations (Units)
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 Training Abbreviations
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: 938 Department: Psych Unit Exempt: No Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly
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