Staff RN Maternity, Fulltime Nights at Stamford Health

Stamford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Nursing Process, Clinical Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Care Planning, Patient Education, Medication Administration, Crisis Management, Clinical Documentation, Performance Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Precepting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime Nights Staff RN for Maternity Unit! This position is Fulltime Nights 7pm to 8am, rotating weekends and holidays! At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with. As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer: * Competitive salary * Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one * Wellness programs * Paid Time Off accruals * Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan * Tuition reimbursement * Free on-site parking and train station shuttle * Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center Responsibilities: Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines. Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on assigned unit. Supervise unit activities when assigned to charge or clinical coordinator role. Act as preceptor to new staff and/or students as requested. Adhere to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program. Provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture. * Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf * Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care. * Develops and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome. * Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care * Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family * Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients. * Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peer, managers and other team members. * Displays a positive attitude and works to achieve an environment of respect, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and compassion. Does not support or take part in disruptive or negative behavior. * Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights. * 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. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated. * Documents pertinent information, observations and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner. * Maintains equipment and utilizes supplies in a safe, cost effective manner * Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities. * Participates in clinical research activities and demonstrates evidence base practice. * Participates in ongoing regulatory readiness compliance. * Supports hospital-wide and unit specific initiatives (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, Stroke Certification, Joint Certification, etc.) * Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and standards of care, which contribute to the achievement of the organization’s strategic plan * Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements * Takes responsibility for own professional development. * Stamford Hospital encourages nurses to actively seek ways to enhance professional knowledge and competence through participation in professional nursing organizations * Complies with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations. * Adheres to hospital and department specific dress code policy. * Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements * Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service. Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. * Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut. * BSN strongly preferred. * BLS certification required. * Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually. * Previous experience with adult and pediatric clinical assessments preferred. About Stamford Health Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work. Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org [http://www.stamfordhealth.org/]. Like us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StamfordHealth/] and follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stamfordhosp], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stamfordhealth/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/stamfordhospital], and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/stamford-health]. Why work for Stamford Health? Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate. Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys. With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development. Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations. Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care. We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally. For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver compassionate, person-centered patient care for the Maternity Unit following established standards of practice. Supervise non-RN personnel and collaborate with healthcare teams to implement and evaluate patient plans of care.