Registered Nurse, ICU, Per diem (Regional position between Waterbury Hospital & Manchester Hospital) at Waterbury Hospital

Registered Nurse, ICU, Per diem (Regional position between Manchester Hospital and Waterbury Hospital)

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Days $110/hr
Eves $112/hr
Nights $114/hr
Weekend AM $114/hr
Weekend PM $116/hr

All employees must be willing to rotate between Waterbury Hospital and ECHN Manchester Memorial Hospital in Critical Care.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient –centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient’s clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

Job-Specific Competency

Performs population specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the medical and surgical patient’s condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of development of the adult and geriatric population and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectiveness.

Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment. Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals.

Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient’s condition for safe transfer of care.

Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation.

Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor.

Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based on ACLS protocols.

Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the ability to use related equipment.

Provides care to patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management.

Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with treatments and special procedures both in the ICU and other departments maintaining aseptic technique.

Demonstrates ability to assess and care for patients in the post anesthesia period.

Eligibility:

Current Connecticut Registered Nurse License
BSN preferred.
Two years of hospital experience in a health care organization within the past two years in critical care
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Cannot be currently employed at Waterbury Hospital or ECHN.

Orientation:

Clinical orientation must be completed within 30 days of hospital orientation.

Continuing Education:

Employees are required to successfully complete all hospitals’ mandatory education.
It is the employee’s responsibility to complete and return all continuing education documents, i.e. certificates/forms by the posted due date to document knowledge of recent changes.

Work Requirement:

- - A minimum of 24 hours per month, this includes (1) 12-hour weekend shift (weekend starts Friday 11pm- 7am Monday).
  - A maximum of 102 hours per month will be permitted.
  - May float to medical-surgical unit, telemetry, or step down if indicated.
  - All employees must be willing to rotate between Waterbury Hospital and ECHN Manchester Memorial Hospital in Critical Care.
  - The Central Scheduling Office will notify employee via the provided phone number if there is a need to change the assigned facility prior to the start of the shift. Employee will be notified of any change 2 hours prior to the start of the shift.

Holiday Commitment:

Employees are required to work (1) 12-hour holiday under Group A; and (1) date under Group B, per year, to meet the holiday commitment.

Registered Nurse, ICU, Per diem (Regional position between Waterbury Hospital & Manchester Hospital) at Waterbury Hospital – Waterbury, Connecticut

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