Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Rehab

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Goshen CT 06756 US

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Location Detail: 80 South Main St Winsted (10478)

Shift Detail: Department hours of operation 7am-530pm Monday, Wednesday Friday.

Registered Nurse - RN - Cardiac Rehab - Per Diem - Winsted, CT

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Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

POSITION SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Incumbents of this position are professional Registered Nurses that utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the age appropriate needs of all patients. Follows nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient and provide appropriate education and support for family members. Utilizes judgment, knowledge, and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction (patient, family, physician, others), maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort, privacy and generalized care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Develops, discusses, and communicates a plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with the healthcare team and including the patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Per unit standards, evaluates the identified problems, care provided and patient’s responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure per Hospital policy. Pursues professional growth and development. Attends all required Safety Training programs and ca
Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmental to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Culture of Caring: Displays and upholds CHH core values of dignity, compassion, service excellence, community and integrity. Consistently demonstrates caring for patients, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie.
Participates in quality and performance improvement activities as assigned by department Director/staff manager. Brings ideas forward to improve quality of care delivered in department.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Handles multiple priorities, independent discretion/decision making, manages stress appropriately, works alone effectively, works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment, works with others effectively. Demonstrate skills in reading, writing, be able to communicate effectively. Must have strong organizational skills and ability to problem solve. Must have ability to work collaboratively with physician, nursing team and patient.

Demonstrates ability to use computer technology, electronic medical records specific to the units.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Active Connecticut RN license.
Associates degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Required: ACLS, BLS
2 years Cardiac or Critical Care experience preferred.

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