LDRP RN; Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Assesses The Patient? S Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient? S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• Demonstrates The Ability To Provide A Safe Environment For Self And Patients.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• Evaluates Laboratory Values Correctly And Notifies Providers Of Abnormalities: Assesses Continuance Of Medication.
• Identifies And Auscultates Fetal Heart Rate.
• Completes Nursing Assessment Of Outpatients(Prenatal Clinic) Including Health History, Functional And Assessment Physical,Antepartum Care,
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Assisting With Pap Smear, Colposcopy, Cryosurgery And Endometrial Biopsy.
• Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of The Principles Of Sterile Techniques For Colposcopy, Cryosurgery And Endometrial Biopsy Procedures.
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Care Of Prenatal/Gyn Patients. Uses Teaching Skills With Appropriate Hand-Outs To Assist Patient In Identifying Potential Problems.
• Demonstrates Ability To Strategize And Provide For The Special Needs Of High-Risk Outpatient Antepartum Patients.
• Evaluate Postpartum Status In An Accurate Manner According To Established Policies And Procedures.
• Utilizes And Interprets Urine Chemstrips In An Accurate Manner According To Established Policies And Procedures.
• Works With Available Resources To Ensure Proper Patient Follow-Up And Support.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.

Experience

1-2 years' experience preferred

Licensure

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.

Special Skills

Bls Required

YNHHS Requisition ID

191406