Graduate Nurse (GN) - Ortho Neuro

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: West Haven
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Job Description:

Description

Job Schedule: Part Time
Standard Hours: 36
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: 4 shifts per week 1- 12 hour, 3- 8 hour shifts includes every other weekend/holiday

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St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.

JOB SUMMARY
Provides temporary practice, pending results of the licensing examination for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days after the date of graduation. This temporary practice privilege automatically ceases upon notification that the graduate nurse has failed the licensure examination or once the 90 calendar days after the date of graduation has past and required licensing is still pending.

Provides holistic, quality and cost-effective nursing care for patients/families and/or others for a patient population within a unit, service or other primary area of practice with an awareness of the episode of care. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization's Framework for Professional Practice. Practices under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse. Reports to Unit Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses and plans patient care under the direct observation of a licensed Registered Nurse by:
• Assessing and interpreting data accurately
• Identifying and documenting problems and expected outcomes based on a plan of care for complex, multi-variance population of patients
• Utilizing scientific knowledge base and appropriate physiological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual concepts
• Organizing care and interventions
• Identifying appropriate resources in order to meet individual and family health goals.
• Administering prescribed medications using the five rights of medication administration.
• Coordinates and implements patient-centered care according to a plan of care by:
• Assisting in establishing and following plans of Health Care Team and educating patient/family about the plan of care
• Ensuring documentation and communication among caregivers
• Delegating and ensuring satisfactory completion of activities with Unlicensed Assistance Personnel and peers (when in resource role)
• Educating patient/family to meet established health goals in order that all patients/families receive coordinated seamless care.
• Uses reliable tools and measures. Evaluates and documents patient/family responses, (including post-discharge/post transfer follow-up via measurement of nursing-sensitive outcomes). Identifies complex variances from anticipated results, and appropriately revises plan of care according to patient/family needs, monitoring outcomes across shifts for unitP-based stays and functioning as patient advocate as needed.
• rovides/models quality patient/customer service by:
• Demonstrating proficiency in basic computer skills such as operating clinical display and logging on, identification and navigation of clinical display, utilization of rosters and charts, troubleshooting and logging off
• Demonstrating a willingness to accommodate all customers at all times; maintaining an awareness of patient needs and utilizing initiative to respond to those needs.
• Uses reliable tools and measures. Evaluates and documents patient/family responses, (including post-discharge/post transfer follow-up via measurement of nursing-sensitive outcomes). Identifies complex variances from anticipated results, and appropriately revises plan of care according to patient/family needs, monitoring outcomes across shifts for unit-based stays and functioning as patient advocate as needed. Provides/models quality patient/customer service by:
  • Demonstrating proficiency in basic computer skills such as operating clinical display and logging on, identification and navigation of clinical display, utilization of rosters and charts, troubleshooting and logging off
  • Demonstrating a willingness to accommodate all customers at all times; maintaining an awareness of patient needs and utilizing initiative to respond to those needs
  • Utilizing tact, discretion, and compassion in responding to patient/family needs
  • Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information, and Functioning in a collaborative manner with other members of the team to ensure quality patient care.
  • Assumes responsibility for self-improvement, in collaboration with the leadership team by identifying, communicating and seeking resources or instruction/validation to meet own learning needs, and is self-directed in maintaining currency of validations.
  • Enrolls in a Nurse Residency Program and engages in activities that promote a transition into practice.
  • Performs other related duties as required Qualifications
    
    Education
    • Completion of a formal Nursing program.
    • For Associate degree hires, Nursing Baccalaureate Degree (BSN) must be obtained within six years of your hire date. Licensure, Certification, Registration
      • Application to sit for CT RN license must be completed and licensing obtained within 90 calendar days of graduation date. Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
        • Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver and evaluate patient care.
        • Basic knowledge of high reliability.
        • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
        • Able to work as part of a collaborative team.
        • Skills in Microsoft Word. We take great care of careers.
          
          With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
          
          

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