ER Nurse - 10k sign-on bonus Job at ECHN, West Hartford, CT

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  • ECHN
  • West Hartford, CT

Job Description

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS! # SHIFT TIME:#11:00pm-7:00am# # We are willing to train new graduates!#All new grads must pass NCLEX within 90 days of their graduation date. We offer a 1-year new grad program to partner with our Nursing Education team. PL days based off budgeted hours, and 3 floating holidays 401K with a 2% match is offered to RNs that are part of our union positions Annual BSN Bonus, Certification bonuses and Career Ladders with monetary rewards 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, patients, and families.# 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. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS) upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role. CPI-Advanced Physical Skills (receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period) and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role. # EXPERIENCE: 1-year of emergency department experience preferred. Will consider experienced nurses without ED experience and new graduates with previous EMS / ED tech experience or has a passion for emergency nursing. # COMPETENCIES: Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Possesses basic computer skills. Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action when responding to patient emergency codes. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. # ############### Job-Specific Competency In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking actions), and compassion (being empathetic). Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patient#s condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.# Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patient#s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Assesses and reassesses pain.# Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques.# Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.# Documentation reflects assessments, interventions, and evaluation of effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment.## Evaluates overall plan periodically for effectiveness.# Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes.# Provides an accurate and pertinent report of patient#s condition for safe transfer of care. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.# Pursues personal and professional growth and development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor. Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients.# Accurately assigns triage categories. Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and correctly interpret the results. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately. Performs patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Performing safety checks, utilizing fall prevention program, works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and educations as directed, following the restraint policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management procedures and the ability to utilize appropriate equipment. Demonstrate the ability to assist providers with treatments / special procedures and the ability to use related equipment. Maintains a good rapport/relationship and a cooperative working relationship with outside agencies i.e. Public Safety Officials; police, fire, EMS organizations, referring agencies ECF, Visiting Nurse Association#s, Department of Child and Family Affairs (DCF). Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Maintains clinical competence and awareness of all ECHN policies, procedures and guidelines.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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