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Description

Position at Norwalk Hospital Association

Days : Monday - Friday 8 : 30am-5pm 8 hr. shift

At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County Connecticut and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence and we provide advanced cancer heart and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following :

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital we prioritize the health and well-being of our team fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors youll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because were not just part of the community we are its center.

Summary :

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients family / significant others peers physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patients needs care plans implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy policies / procedures and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Responsibilities :

1. Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated :

a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care interventions and outcomes reflecting the patients physical mental and emotional status.

b. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer / discharge documentation as indicated.

Other Information :

Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)

American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (

Working Conditions :

Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Some occupational risk

Physical Effort : Sedentary / light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Generally pleasant working conditions

Credentials : BLS RN CPI

Company : Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit : 342

Department : Clinic - Psychiatric

Exempt : No

With strong heart s and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1