Job Summary
The primary focus of this role is to ensure the delivery and management of safe, person-centered care for inpatients. This includes conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, providing education, administering medications, maintaining documentation, and performing discharge evaluations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive and safe inpatient care by performing thorough patient assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Educate patients and their families on care processes and health management.
- Administer medications accurately and safely while documenting all relevant information.
- Conduct discharge evaluations to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborate effectively with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provide supervision and support to nursing staff when required.
- Participate in initiatives focusing on quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and professional development.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
- Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
- Current BLS certification.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar nursing role is required.
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is highly preferred.
- Nurses must complete a minimum of six contact hours of continuing education annually.
