Overview Integrate collaborative care planning for individual patients and implement nursing standards in the processes of care. Responsibilities • Utilizes the nursing process in caring for all patients, to include: assessing symptoms, planning interventions, implementing treatment plans, evaluating responses to interventions, and revising plan based on overall effectiveness. • Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the population served. • Adheres to the established practice standards and procedures at New London Hospital, in the administration of all medications and in-patient care activities. • Documents care provided using hospital standards and appropriate nursing notes • Provides education to patients and families based on assessment of learning needs. • Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning. • Ensures patient environment is safe and free from hazards. • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. • Takes charge assignment, overseeing other staff RNs, LPNs, LNAs, and Unit Secretaries, as assigned. • Assists in the orientation of new employees to the Medical/Surgical Unit. • Participates in required hospital and/or unit competencies • Attends staff meetings as required by Clinical Manager Qualifications • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. • 1 year of relevant clinical practice • Critical thinking skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines in a professional manner Required Licensure/Certifications REQUIRED LICENSE(S): • Licensed RN with NH eligibility REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: • (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 180 days