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.
Qualifications: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION - Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a current licensure in the State of Connecticut.
- New Nurse Graduates must pass NLCEX no later than 90 days of their graduation date.
- Epic experience, highly preferred.
- Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment.
COMPETENCIES
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally as well as in writing using the English language.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
