Responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
- Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills to include completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Demonstrates accurate technical skill and operational knowledge of patient care equipment and procedure.
- Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
- Develops and implements a plan of care for each patient.
- Recognizes unsafe and life‑threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Meets the physical demands of the position.
- Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
- Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- BSN preferred.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
- Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
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