Works collaboratively with the NM displaying leadership in management, clinical practice, performance improvement and staff development in accordance with the overall philosophy and goals of Patient Care Services. In the absence of the NM, he/she is responsible for the direction of patient care as well as patient care activities, unit operations, and staff functions. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities - 1. Demonstrates advanced skill in assessment of health care needs.
- 1.1 Demonstrates advanced skills in interviewing, observing and collecting healthcare data, performing a systems assessment and identifying patient support systems on admission according to hospital policy.
- 2. Demonstrates advanced skill in planning for patient health care needs.
- 2.1 Initiates Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (IPOC) utilizing information from initial assessment and guidelines for nursing care according to hospital policy.
- 3. Demonstrates advanced skills in implementation of care to meet patient care needs.
- 3.1 Prioritizes patient care based on assessments.
- 4. Demonstrates advanced skill in evaluating care delivered.
- 4.1 Assess patient responses to healthcare interventions based on expected outcomes.
- 5. Documents outcomes appropirately, accurately, and consistenly.
- 5.1 Actively assists Nurse Manager with monthly/weekly documentation reviews.
- 6. Demonstrates advanced leadership skills.
- 6.1 Displays advanced knowledge and proficiency in the delivery of patient care and serves as resource for staff.
QualificationsEDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Baccalaureate education - nursing major preferred. Degreed ANM must earn 10 contact hours annually. Non-degreed ANM must complete 6 credit hours towards a bachelor's degree and 6 contact hours annually.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting preferred.
LICENSURE
Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. All newly hired Registered Nurses must have a current BCLS certification or obtain within one month of hire.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Demonstrated leadership abilities Demonstrated interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight,hearing and touch; moving/lifting patients of varying weights.
Additional Information Intraoperative RN experience required.
YNHHS Requisition ID
193093
