Welcome to Western Connecticut Health Network, a comprehensive group of Hospitals, Medical Practices and Home Care designed to know our patients well. WCHN is comprised of Danbury, New Milford, and Norwalk Hospital as well as Western Connecticut Home Care, and Western Connecticut Medical Group. We are united by our mission to improve the health and well-being of those who live in the communities we proudly call home. We believe our dedicated and talented employees are the cornerstone of providing the best in patient care, and we are seeking qualified and compassionate individuals to enhance the delivery of care to the communities we serve.

Summary:

Provides clinical leadership and expertise in area of specialty. Assesses, monitors and implements supportive nursing care, health counseling and education to patients. Contributes to the organization goals of operational and clinical excellence, growth, patient satisfaction and promotion of a skilled and motivated work force.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides clinical leadership and expertise in area of specialty. Counsels staff in conformance with Hospital policy.

2. Obtains medical history, assesses patient's condition, explains procedure and ensures patient comfort and safety.

3. Monitors and implements supportive nursing care, health counseling and education to patients.

4. Coordinates the planning process by working closely with the health care team.

5. Maintains guidelines and protocols, and monitors adherence to protocols by providers.

6. Provides education to patient/caregiver on type of delivery system to be used.

7. Provides input to the development of policies and procedures.

8. Develops and initiates teaching strategies which reflect educational needs of staff.

9. Evaluates staffing requirements and recommends changes as needed.

10. Oversees program compliance. Ensures the delivery of quality and cost effective care through problem solving and implementation of quality assurance/improvement measures.

11. Participates in conferences, staff meetings, in-service training, quality assurance and promotes continuous quality improvement.

12. Achieves the organization's established expectations with regard to quality service, team work, self-development and community services.

13. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Required:

Minimum Experience: three years

Desired: BSN preferred. Certification in area of specialty.

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Schedule: Day 8

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Type: Per Diem

Credentials: Credentials:

Essential:

* Registered Nurse

Education:

Essential:

* Associate's Level Degree

Working conditions:

Essential:

* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

* Some occupational risk

* Medium to Heavy effort. May extert up to 35 lbs. force

* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.