What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Observation/Overflow, FT Days/Nights position at Nursing Network?
Stamford, CT
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Hiring Company
Stamford Health
Position Description
Stamford Health is hiring for a fulltime Day and Night shift RN for the Observation and Overflow Unit!
The observation and overflow unit is devoted to the assessment of patients to determine if a patient can be safely transitioned or admitted to the hospital. This observation and overflow nursing unit provides the opportunity to care for multiple patients requiring a variety of care needs. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse, this is a great place to use all of your skills! Exhibit expert assessment skills, problem solving, and critical thinking during quick admission/discharge turn over.
The conditions that are within the scope of service for this position include but are not limited to the following, Chest Pain, Congestive Heart Failure, Syncop, Abdominal-Gastrointestinal Conditions.
As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off accruals
- Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
- Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center
Responsibilities for Internal Candidates:
- Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
- Develops and communicates patient’s plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients.
- Practices the 5 rights to patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products and treatments (right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, right time).
- Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely.
- Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care.
Qualifications for Internal Candidates:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
- BSN strongly preferred.
- Will consider ASN candidates with a plan to pursue BSN or BSN in progress.
- BLS required
