Infusion RN; Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to patient-centered care and professional growth. As a registered nurse, you'll play a vital role in assessing and supervising patient care while fostering collaboration and exceptional service. With a focus on integrity and compassion, you'll work within a supportive team environment, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality of care. This position offers an opportunity to enhance your skills in IV therapy and patient management, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• Two years of acute care medical/surgical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care.
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely.

Skills

Patient Care

IV Therapy

PICC Insertion

Electronic Patient Records

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Computer Software

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Works under the patient care manager/clinical coordinator. The registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit according to policy and procedure.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Clinical Competence in Patient Care
2. Complies with patient safety standards
3. Administers medications and IV therapies safely
4. Professional Behavior and Growth
5. Fosters Employee Collaboration and Teamwork
6. Identifies and contributes to Performance Improvement Opportunities
7. Appropriately Utilizes Resources
8. Reports to work on time, prepared to work, and follows hospital policies for notice of lateness/absenteeism and time off requests
9. Supports Activities for Exceptional Customer Service
10. Demonstrates a high level of respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism for all customers by utilizing the four tenets of Patient Family and Centered Partnership: Dignity + Respect, Information Sharing, Participation, and Collaboration

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in use of computer software, including electronic patient records. Ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding patient care.

Experience

Two years of acute care medical/surgical experience required. Previous intravenous therapy experience preferred. PICC competency is required within 6 months.

Licensure

Valid state of RI RN license

Special Skills

Competency in PICC insertion, IV therapy implementation and documentation, assessment for IV therapy needs, and vascular access device insertion. Knowledge of central venous access devices, mechanical controlling devices, blood/blood component therapy, and autologous donor collection. Serves as an educational resource in IV therapy and participates in maintaining quality/clinical indicators.