Critical Care RN – Lead, Educate & Coordinate Care

Yale NewHaven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, supervise non-RN personnel, and act as charge nurse as needed, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires a CT RN license, BLS/ACLS within six months, and preferred BSN with 2 years Med/Surg experience. Proficiency with electronic patient records is expected, with opportunities for professional mentorship and leadership

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Two years Med/Surg experience preferred.
• Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
• BLS And ACLS Required Within Six Months Of Hire.
• Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient''s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting patient problems and interventions with family and healthcare team.”
• Implements and coordinates the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient''s response to care, and readiness for discharge; revises as needed.
• Provides education after assessing learning needs and readiness of patient and family.
• Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
• Functions as a charge nurse.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards of care for critically ill patients.
• Demonstrates skill with arterial lines, central venous lines, Swan-Ganz catheters and cardiac output.
• Demonstrates skill in arrhythmia interpretation and interventions.
• Demonstrates protocols for care of patients with intracranial monitoring devices and venticulostomy.
• Demonstrates care of ventilated patients and those on IV therapy in critical care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of perioperative and post-anesthesia care protocols.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Electronic Health Records

Education

Registered Nurse license (CT)

BSN preferred

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, supervise non-RN personnel, and act as charge nurse as needed, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires a CT RN license, BLS/ACLS within six months, and preferred BSN with 2 years Med/Surg experience. Proficiency with electronic patient records is expected, with opportunities for professional mentorship and leadership