24Hr Night Shift RN - 5.2 Resp/Renal

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess, plan, implement and supervise patient care on the unit, under the Nurse Manager. Provides supervision of non-RN personnel and may operate as charge nurse to ensure smooth operations.

Requires CT RN license; BSN preferred; BLS certification is required and ACLS within 6 months. Proficiency with electronic medical records is essential for documentation and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Valid State of Connecticut RN license.
• BLS certification required. ACLS required within 6 months.
• Proficient with electronic patient records.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' physical and psychosocial condition throughout care.
• Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care with patient, family and team.
• Implements and coordinates this plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates plan effectiveness, patient response, and discharge readiness; revises as needed.
• Plans for education after assessing learning needs and readiness of patient and family.
• Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
• Functions as a charge nurse.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth department operation.
• Unit-specific: assesses lungs and teaches proper breathing exercises.

Skills

CT RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

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.

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures, including the PCU level patient. Provides supervision of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit. When assuming the charge role, delegates and supervises unit activities. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Assesses the patients physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.


• 2.Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team in this process.


• 3.Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.


• 4.Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patients response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.


• 5.Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.


• 6.Functions as a preceptor to new staff.


• 7.Functions as a charge nurse.


• 8.Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for self and patients.


• 9.Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.


• 10.Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.


• 11.Unit Specific Responsibilities:
  
  
  • 11.1Demonstrates skill in assessment of the lungs and instructs the patient in proper breathing exercises.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.

EXPERIENCE

N/A

LICENSURE

Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS certification required. ACLS required within 6 months

YNHHS Requisition ID

196449