Registered Nurse, 2East-Oncology, MMH ECHN NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $10K!# # 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. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Current licensure in the state of Connecticut. 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: Able to communicate effectively in English # both verbally and in writing. 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 1.## 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. 2.## 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. 3.## 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. 4.## 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. 5.## 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. 6.## Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. 7.## Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. 8.## Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. 9.## Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. 10.# Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.# Pursues personal and professional growth and development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor. 11.# Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient#s condition for safe transfer of care. 12.# Demonstrates knowledge of antineoplastic therapy; physical and psychological effects, side effects, risks and benefits. 13.# Demonstrates thorough knowledge of antineoplastic agents, method of administration, rate of delivery, drug properties and ability to handle agents safely. 14.# Ensures continuous monitoring for patients on remote telemetry. 15.# Provides immediate assessment and intervention as indicated/directed by staff monitoring telemetry as related to monitor findings. # #MPECHN Enfield, CT, USPosted 3 hours ago Travel Radiology - CT Techologist $2720/wk. Nomad Health To apply for a travel radiology technologist or x-ray technician job with Nomad Health, you must have an active ARRT certification, evidence of at least one year of CT Scan experience as a rad tech, and evidence of at least one year of experience within your speciality/modality within the last three years. You must have also graduated from an accredited school within your discipline, and score at least 80% on all Nomad competency assessments. We have a number of jobs to support different types of ARRT-issued certifications, including nuclear med techs, radiation therapists, and more. Waterbury, CT, USPosted 3 hours ago Travel Nurse - Case Management RN $2440/wk. Nomad Health We work with thousands of travel nurses all over the country, in a wide variety of specialties and disciplines. To apply as a travel RN with us, you must have an active Professional Registered Nursing License or be willing to obtain one in the state you’re applying to, evidence of a minimum of one year RN work experience, and evidence of at least one year of Case Management experience within the last two years. In addition, you must have a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in nursing from an accredited registered nursing program, as well as a Basic Life Support (BLS) and all other relevant specialty/department certifications. Springfield, MA, USPosted 3 hours ago LPN: Float Pool. Albany Medical Center The LPN assumes responsibility and accountability for professional standards and for own professional practice, attends Inservice Education Programs as required by unit and hospital policy, maintains role specific annual competency, recognizes, and communicates situations needing referral to an RPN, and relates to/assists patients, families, significant others, and coworkers with respect and kindness. The LPN maintains confidentiality of information, demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patients served, and performs data collection/documents interventions within protocol or plan of care and objective patient care data on Daily System Assessment. Nassau, NY, USPosted 3 hours ago Clinical Nurse III. Albany Medical Center The clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. North Chatham, NY, USPosted 3 hours ago Clinical Nurse I. Albany Medical Center Float Pool_5_Night (United States of America)The Clinical Nurse contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. Valatie, NY, USPosted 3 hours ago Nurse Practitioner - Community Neurology. Albany Medical Center The NP conducts patient assessments and complete physical examinations and collects clinical data including vital signs, collecting specimens, prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments, order and interpret medical laboratory test results, diagnose medical condition of patient, administer medications or treatments and perform minor surgery. Mellenville, NY, USPosted 3 hours ago LPN I. Albany Medical Center This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Nassau, NY, USPosted 3 hours ago Infection, Prevention and Control Clinician. ECHN POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for carrying out activities that contribute to the prevention and control of infections in patients and employees.# These activities include, surveillance and investigation of hospital acquired infections, education of staff, monitoring policy/procedure implementation, informing departments of current regulations and recommended practices, participating in Quality Improvement activities, and serving as a resource/liaison person concerning any infection control issues.# Reports to Vice President of Quality and Safety. ################## EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor#s Degree is required or graduate from a college with a major concentration in Microbiology, Laboratory Science or Registered Nurse.# A Masters Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology is desirable. Certification in Infection Control is preferred; required after 2 years in position. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related health field in a hospital or other acute care health center is required as well as personal computer skills as needed to perform job duties.# Most specifically, knowledge in the use of internet search capability and Microsoft Word and Outlook. COMPETENCIES: A working knowledge of hospital asepsis, patient care practices, sterilization, sanitation, disinfection practice, clinical microbiology and infectious diseases and epidemiological principles is required.# Must understand commonly used statistics, surveillance methodology, how to complete a study/audit and adult education principles. 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 1.##### Provides an active Infection Control Program for the prevention, control and investigation of infections and communicable diseases. 2.##### Plans, develops, directs, implements and evaluates Infection Prevention and Control activities within the hospital and satellite locations. 3.##### Incorporates clinical research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice to improve the quality of healthcare. 4.##### Conducts surveillance rounds in hospital departments and satellite units to discuss, monitor and follow the practice of infection control with staff. Reviews Micro-Biology reports daily.# 5.##### Develops and maintains a system for identifying, reporting, investigating and controlling infection and communicable diseases of patients and employees. 6.##### Collects, monitors, and maintains records and data pertinent to infection control surveillance via computer supports.# Reports data to regulatory agencies as required. 7.##### Performs Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) surveillance by systematically collecting, analyzing and disseminating data to providers to drive improved performance.# 8.##### Recognizes and investigates clusters and risk factors for infection and implements appropriate control measures. 9.##### Reviews sterilization and disinfection techniques and recommends change as needed. 10.# Provides ongoing infection control education and training to staff.# Participates in new staff orientation. 11.# Assists with community wide pandemic flu planning, suspect disease outbreaks, clusters and disseminating disease advisories. 12.# Develops, implements and revises policies and procedures governing control of infections and communicable diseases based on current laws, regulations and accepted standards in conjunction with the Infection Control Council. 13.# Participates in performance improvement projects related to communicable diseases and emerging pathogens within the facility.# Participates in hospital committees as needed, including emergency preparedness committee. 14.# Participates in environmental and safety rounds. #Monitors construction/ renovation sites to assure compliance with infection control standards. 15.# Manages and oversees the system exposure program.# Investigates possible communicable disease exposures among healthcare workers, patients and/or visitors.# Provides counseling to employees on an individual basis in Infection control and infectious disease related issues. 16.# Provides education and consultation regarding infection control issues to members of the community as requested or required. 17.# Prepares, organizes and distributes information to be presented to and resulting from infection control committee. 18.# Reports surveillance, investigations and projects to appropriate committees, administration staff and directors/supervisors/managers.# Acts as a department liaison for infection control and as a consultant for the facility to integrate infection control activities. 19.# Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function in stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. # Longmeadow, MA, USPosted 3 hours ago Registered Nurse, Special Care Unit. ECHN NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $10K! # POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse of the Special Care Unit reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.# 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. # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. 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: Able to communicate effectively in English # both verbally and in writing 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 1.## 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. 2.## 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. 3.## 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. 4.## 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. 5.## 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. 6.## Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. 7.## Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. 8.## Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.# Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. 9.## Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. 10.# Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.# Pursues personal and professional growth and development.# Serves as a professional role model and mentor. 11.# Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient#s condition for safe transfer of care. 12.# Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies dsyrhythmias and treats appropriately based on ACLS protocols. Vernon Rockville, CT, USPosted 3 hours ago