Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
The Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT

Registered Nurse - Observation/Overflow Unit - Flexible Schedule

Join an exciting new department at Stamford Hospital offering the opportunity to work in a fast paced and ever-changing patient care environment. Never experience the same day twice! The observation and overflow unit is devoted to the assessment of patients to determine if a patient can be safely transitioned or admitted to the hospital. This observation and overflow nursing unit provides the opportunity to care for multiple patients requiring a variety of care needs. If you are an experienced Cardiology or Emergency Registered Nurse, this is a great place to use all of your skills! Exhibit expert assessment skills, problem solving, and critical thinking during quick admission/discharge turn over. The conditions that are within the scope of service for this position include but are not limited to the following: Chest Pain Congestive Heart Failure Syncope Abdominal-Gastrointestinal Conditions Schedule: Multiple shifts available. Day Shift, Night Shift, Full-time, or part-time. Must be able to commit to at least two shifts per week. Major responsibilities: * Assesses patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care. * Develops and communicates patient's plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome. * Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients. * Practices the 5 rights to patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products and treatments (right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, right time). * Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely. * Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience. Associate degree in nursing or higher. Connecticut RN license NIHSS Certificate BLS Certificate ACLS Certificate #RN123