Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYUtilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patient ndashcentered care Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team Communicates as appropriate the patients 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 ManagerCOMPETENCIES bull Must be able to communicate effectively using the English language both verbally and in writing bull Possesses basic computer skillsESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESJob Specific Competencymiddot Performs population specific comprehensive assessments and re assessments of the patients condition and care needs including the psychosocial physical educational and cultural aspectsmiddot Assess and reassess pain Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques Educates the patient and family regarding pain management Documentation reflects assessments interventions and evaluation of effectivenessmiddot Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment collaborating with other disciplines as needed middot Follows the five 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 conditionmiddot Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomesmiddot Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate toolsmiddot Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegationmiddot Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs Evaluates effectiveness of learningmiddot Demonstrates autonomous practice consistent with evidence based standards Pursues personal and professional growth and development Serves as a professional role model and mentormiddot Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patients age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient groupmiddot Demonstrates ability to assist physicians with procedures in the peri anesthesia care setting including cardio version and insertion of peripheral and central monitoring lines and epidural catheter placementmiddot Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and the ability to use appropriate equipmentmiddot Demonstrates ability to assess cardio respiratory systems for changes and provides appropriate treatmentmiddot Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs actions and side effectsmiddot Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patients condition for safe transfer of careWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYUtilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patient ndashcentered care Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team Communicates as appropriate the patients 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 ManagerCOMPETENCIES bull Must be able to communicate effectively using the English language both verbally and in writing bull Possesses basic computer skillsESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESJob Specific Competencymiddot Performs population specific comprehensive assessments and re assessments of the patients condition and care needs including the psychosocial physical educational and cultural aspectsmiddot Assess and reassess pain Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques Educates the patient and family regarding pain management Documentation reflects assessments interventions and evaluation of effectivenessmiddot Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment collaborating with other disciplines as needed middot Follows the five 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 conditionmiddot Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomesmiddot Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate toolsmiddot Demonstrates an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegationmiddot Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs Evaluates effectiveness of learningmiddot Demonstrates autonomous practice consistent with evidence based standards Pursues personal and professional growth and development Serves as a professional role model and mentormiddot Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patients age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient groupmiddot Demonstrates ability to assist physicians with procedures in the peri anesthesia care setting including cardio version and insertion of peripheral and central monitoring lines and epidural catheter placementmiddot Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and the ability to use appropriate equipmentmiddot Demonstrates ability to assess cardio respiratory systems for changes and provides appropriate treatmentmiddot Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs actions and side effectsmiddot Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patients condition for safe transfer of careEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION bull Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut bull Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment in this role bull Critical care experience preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATION bull Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut bull Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment in this role bull Critical care experience preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment