Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

TieTalent; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and requires a commitment to professional development and leadership. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality outcomes. With a focus on ethical practice and cultural competence, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient lives positively. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 9 months of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Practice guided by ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrate competent professional behavior across various domains.

Skills

Foundational RN skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Cultural competence

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing school

BSN preferred

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.

As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient-centered care. The RN practices professional nursing within the legal and ethical framework established by relevant nursing standards and laws, including the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards, and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The role of the RN includes leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and ensuring quality outcomes.

YNHHS nurses operate within a framework that emphasizes autonomy and accountability. We value Nursing Professional Governance and support practice through evidence and data, always centering on the patient and family. The RN provides care that:

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families, incorporating cultural and diversity considerations.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Respects the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs, and healthcare knowledge during data collection, care planning, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

1. Standards of Practice: The RN practices guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, utilizing all components of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This includes collecting pertinent data, analyzing it, setting expected outcomes, developing and modifying care plans, implementing care, coordinating transitions, promoting health and safety, and evaluating progress.
2. Standards of Professional Performance: The RN demonstrates competent professional behavior across ethics, cultural practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is accountable for their actions and engages in leadership and ongoing education to promote current and future nursing practice.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred. Current BCLS certification required or obtained within one month of hire.

Experience: All RNs are encouraged to participate in the SPIRE clinical advancement program. A minimum of 9 months of acute care experience is required (excluding orientation).

Licensure: Licensed and registered in Connecticut. Specialty certifications are highly encouraged.

Skills: Foundational RN skills; ongoing professional development encouraged through SPIRE.

Physical Demands

Prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing, touch. Exposure to infectious diseases, physical, mental, and emotional stress, end-of-life situations. Must assist with patient handling, including lifting up to 300 pounds.

Additional Information

Critical care or pediatrics experience preferred. 9 months acute care experience required. BLS certification required; PALS and ACLS preferred.

Requisition ID: 134541