Neuro Care RN - Charge Nurse & Preceptor

Yale NewHaven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care on a neuro-focused unit. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, coordinate with the healthcare team, and guide junior staff as a preceptor.

You will participate in discharge planning and educational activities for patients and families. The role requires CT RN licensure, BSN preferred, and strong EMR skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Proficient in computer software including Electronic Patient Records.
• Ability to use the Internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.

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 individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Involves the patient, family and healthcare team in this process.
• Implements and coordinates this 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 the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.
• Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family.
• Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
• Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
• Functions as a charge nurse.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• Demonstrates competency in the care of the neuro patient.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in neuro assessment.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in the airway management of the neuro patient.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding in caring for a trached patient.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding in assisting the physician and caring for the patient during special neuro procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of our 'TIA' teaching program.
• Performs pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure.

Skills

BLS

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care on a neuro-focused unit. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, coordinate with the healthcare team, and guide junior staff as a preceptor.

You will participate in discharge planning and educational activities for patients and families. The role requires CT RN licensure, BSN preferred, and strong EMR skills.