Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is actively hiring Registered Nurses for Adult Acute Care Medicine units at the Saint Raphael Campus. Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and coordinating care, educating patients and families, and supervising staff.

BSN preferred and CT RN license required; BLS certification is mandatory. Opportunities involve working under the nurse manager/clinical coordinator and may require coverage on different units to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis.
• Develop, document, and communicate a plan of care with patient, family and healthcare team.
• Implement and coordinate the plan of care and evaluate patient response and readiness for discharge.
• Provide education to patients and families and document outcomes.
• Supervise non-RN personnel on the unit and act as charge nurse when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the department.

Skills

BLS

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Yale New Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael CampusWe are actively hiring Registered Nurses across the following Medicine units:SLA 3 Adult Acute Care Medicine with TelemetrySLA 4 Adult Acute Care Medicine with TelemetrySLA 5 Adult Acute Care Renal and Palliative Specialty MedicineV5N Adult Acute Care Medicine with TelemetryV5W Adult Acute Care Medicine with TelemetryV4W Acute Care for Older Adults Medicine with TelemetryCel 3 Adult Acute Care MedicineCel 4 Adult Acute Care MedicineTo 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 care, 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 on a nursing unit/department according to unit policies and procedures.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 the distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.

EEO statement

EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilitiesAssesses 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.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 as outlined in performance review.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.Demonstrates skill and understanding in the use of equipment and care of the patient in a halo brace.Demonstrates skill and understanding of nursing responsibilities and interventions for the patient on a ventilator.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONGraduate 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.

EXPERIENCEN/ALICENSUREValid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License

SPECIAL SKILLSBLS Required