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Nurse Assistant

apartment ECHN location_onManchester, CT

Position Summary The Nurse Aide performs activities which assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of the RN or LPN. Performs additional competencies to enhance coordination and collaboration of patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. Ensures accurate and clear communication to patients, families, and other employees at all times, assisting with other duties as needed to maintain a safe and clean environment. Maintains an accurate medical record. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Education/Certification High School graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not required. OR Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire. Completion of classroom education on Nurse Aide competencies and written verification of such competencies in the clinical area required within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this role. Competencies Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English. Basic Computer skills are necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Provides general aspects of patient care that meet physical and/or psychosocial needs, within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice. Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients. Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or LPN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. Collects, reports, and assists in documentation of data. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, coworkers and other members of the health care team. Performs other duties as assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit. Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admission and discharge, as necessary. Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, coworkers and other members of the health care team. Perform duties as oriented, including removal of a saline lock, removal of a Foley catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying a Jackson-Pratt drain, telemetry application and performing EKGs, disconnect/reconnect salem sump, glucose meter, measure and record nasogastric drainage and/or other duties as assigned.

RN

Full-time

Radiology RN Clinician

apartment ECHN location_onManchester, CT

$10,000K SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION Position Summary The Medical Imaging (Radiology) RN Clinician will be responsible for representing ECHN to the Radiology Intervention patient in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. The Radiology nurse will report directly to the Manager of Vascular and Cardiology Services and indirectly to the Team Leader of Interventional Radiology. The Radiology RN Clinician provides nursing care by assessing the patient pre-intra and-post- procedure and assisting the Radiologist in the various diagnostic radiology testing. Examples are: Interventional angiography, US guided thorocentesis / paracentesis, CT guided biopsies and any pt care needs that come up in the Medical Imaging Department. The Radiology, RN Clinician, will administer moderate sedation and other prescribed medication or pharmacological agents pre,intra and-post- radiology procedure/imaging test. Participates in the operational duties of the department, such as but not limited to; Quality Improvement, Policy and Procedure maintenance, revising and development of billing and gathering of statistical data, developing departmental educational opportunities and participating in the on-going growth and maintenance of the excellent customer services provided to all that ECHN serves as well as assisting the Manager in maximizing the department’s financial resources. The Radiology RN Clinician also provides educational resources for patients and assesses each patient for understanding of procedures, post procedural education and lifestyle modifications necessary for maintaining optimum health and assists the department in planning and implementing new programs within the department. The Radiology RN Clinician accepts on-call responsibilities for the Medical Imaging Department. Education/Certification Must be a State of Connecticut licensed Registered Nurse. Must be trained and maintain Basic Cardiac/Cardiopulmonary Life Support and ACLS certification. Experience Have a minimum of two (2) years of Critical Care experience or equivalent experience. Competencies Must be proficient in cardiac monitoring, administration of moderate sedation and be IV competent. Must have strong verbal and written English communication skills in order to interface with staff and instruct patients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Job-Specific Competency Assesses the patient’s condition and care needs by collecting accurate and thorough data on admission and on an ongoing basis through the performance of cultural and psychosocial assessment, including review of the medical record, as per department policy. Exemplary: Recognizes subtle abnormalities in the patient’s condition and anticipates the effect on outcomes. Accurately identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses and/or problems by grouping and analyzing assessment date in order to identify specific patient issues or needs. Exemplary: Considers interdisciplinary issues in the formulation of nursing diagnoses. Assesses patient and/or family learning needs, including the ability and readiness to learn by identifying and arranging appropriate resources to assist in the educational process. Exemplary: Anticipates specific educational needs, including specialized discharge concerns. Accurately completes necessary documentation of all aspects of the nursing process on an ongoing basis, in a timely manner, as per departmental policy and regularly acts as a resource to others regarding documentation issues. Exemplary: Makes specific recommendations to improve the documentation process. Plans nursing actions to ensure individual patient-centered care, integrating family, patient, and/or multidisciplinary staff assessments in order to develop a comprehensive plan of care. Exemplary: Integrates and arranges for collaborative meetings as needed. Begins discharge on admission and updates it throughout the hospitalization keeping the Case Manager or Nursing units well informed of patient needs. Exemplary: Anticipates complex discharge needs and intervene appropriately. Appropriately delegates duties and tasks to team members, developing opportunities to promote growth of subordinates and/or peers. Exemplary: Mentors team members to develop their maximum potential within their scope of practice. Uses therapeutic interventions to implement the patient’s plan of care, implements prescribed medical and psychosocial nursing interventions appropriately and applies advanced nursing skills appropriately in a variety of settings. Exemplary: Participates in the development of standards, procedures, and/or policies. Provides and/or coordinates patient/family education, based on assessed needs, creatively adjusting education to the patient’s needs and ensuring adequate needs. Exemplary: Analyzes trends in the patient’s needs, researches literature, contributes to the development of patient education resources. Consistently prepares and administers medications and IV fluids accurately, according to departmental policies while collaborating with the healthcare team to provide appropriate medication for patient’s condition. Exemplary: Identifies potential problems in medication administration and makes recommendations for quality improvement measures. Consistently anticipates emergency situations and takes action to prevent or minimize a negative outcome while demonstrating the ability to organize and delegate appropriately in emergencies. Exemplary: Takes appropriate action to improve the emergency response system. Evaluates the plan of care and patient’s response to planned intervention and makes appropriate modifications to the plan of care. Exemplary: Creatively designs and implements interventions to minimize the patient’s length of stay and maintains positive patient outcomes.

CNA

Part-time

apartment ECHN location_onManchester, CT

Position Summary Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient –centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient's 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 Manager. Education/Certification Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a current licensure in the State of Connecticut. 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 with ECHN in this role. COMPETENCIES Must be able to effectively communicate verbally as well as in writing using the English language. Possesses basic computer skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Job-Specific Competency Performs population specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the medical and surgical patient's condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of development of the adult and geriatric population 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 patient's age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. 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 effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment. Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the five (5) 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 condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient's condition for safe transfer of care. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based on ACLS protocols. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the ability to use related equipment. Provides care to patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with treatments and special procedures both in the ICU and other departments maintaining aseptic technique. Demonstrates ability to assess and care for patients in the post anesthesia period.

RN

Full-time

apartment ECHN location_onManchester, CT

$10K New Hire Bonus Position Summary Utilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patient-centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient’s 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 Manager. Education/Certification Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must have certification in required Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and De-Escalation techniques upon hire or receive certification within new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role. Experience One (1) year of emergency department experience preferred. Will consider experienced nurses without ED experience and new graduates with previous EMS / ED tech experience or have a passion for emergency nursing. Competencies Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Possess basic computer skills. Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action when responding to patient emergency codes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intend e d, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking actions), and compassion (being empathetic). Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patient’s condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural aspects. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions, and evaluation of effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment. Evaluates overall plan periodically for effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the seven (7) 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 condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of patient’s condition for safe transfer of care. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor. Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories. Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and correctly interpret the results. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately. Performs patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Performing safety checks, utilizing fall prevention program, works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and educations as directed, following the restraint policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management procedures and the ability to utilize appropriate equipment. Demonstrate the ability to assist providers with treatments / special procedures and the ability to use related equipment. Maintains a good rapport/relationship and a cooperative working relationship with outside agencies i.e., Public Safety Officials; police, fire, EMS organizations, referring agencies ECF, Visiting Nurse Association’s, Department of Child, and Family Affairs (DCF). Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Maintains clinical competence and awareness of all ECHN policies, procedures, and guidelines.

RN

ER

Full-time

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

apartment ECHN location_onManchester, CT

$10,000 New Hire Sign on Bonus Position Summary Utilizing the nursing process provides high quality direct and indirect patient-centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient’s 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 Manager. Education/Certification Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut. Must have certification in required Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and De-Escalation techniques upon hire or receive certification within new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment within this role. Experience One (1) year of emergency department experience preferred. Will consider experienced nurses without ED experience and new graduates with previous EMS / ED tech experience or have a passion for emergency nursing. Competencies Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Possess basic computer skills. Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action when responding to patient emergency codes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intend e d, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking actions), and compassion (being empathetic). Performs population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patient’s condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural aspects. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions, and evaluation of effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment. Evaluates overall plan periodically for effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the seven (7) 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 condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of patient’s condition for safe transfer of care. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor. Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories. Monitors hemodynamic status of patients and correctly interpret the results. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately. Performs patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Performing safety checks, utilizing fall prevention program, works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and educations as directed, following the restraint policy standards when caring for a restrained patient. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management procedures and the ability to utilize appropriate equipment. Demonstrate the ability to assist providers with treatments / special procedures and the ability to use related equipment. Maintains a good rapport/relationship and a cooperative working relationship with outside agencies i.e., Public Safety Officials; police, fire, EMS organizations, referring agencies ECF, Visiting Nurse Association’s, Department of Child, and Family Affairs (DCF). Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Maintains clinical competence and awareness of all ECHN policies, procedures, and guidelines.