Per Diem RN - ED & Psychiatric Care (Charge Nurse)

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

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department team in Connecticut. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting family involvement.

Cross-training to support ED/PES and PE departments may occur as needed. Responsibilities include triage, charge nurse duties, and precepting new staff, with emphasis on patient-centered care, safety, and timely discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Proficient with electronic patient records and internet literature searches.
• Previous ED experience preferred.
• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS required; ACLS and PALS within 3 months; CPI within 1 year; TNCC/CEN preferred.

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, Involving 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.
• Once authorized, functions as psychiatric emergency nurse as assigned.
• Once authorized, functions as triage nurse as assigned.
• Once authorized, functions as a charge nurse as assigned.
• Once authorized, functions as a preceptor to new staff as assigned.
• Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

CPI

TNCC

CEN

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department team in Connecticut. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting family involvement.

Cross-training to support ED/PES and PE departments may occur as needed. Responsibilities include triage, charge nurse duties, and precepting new staff, with emphasis on patient-centered care, safety, and timely discharge planning.