Registered Nurse- Grimes Center

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to patient-centered care. In this pivotal nursing role, you will lead and supervise nursing staff, ensuring compliance with facility policies and state regulations. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing care plans, and providing clinical supervision to nursing assistants. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to delivering high-quality care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Connecticut with at least one year of experience in nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises nursing care and related activities on the unit.
• Conducts resident rounds and initiates corrective actions as necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing skills

Ability to work cooperatively

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or Science

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.

Directs and supervises the nursing care and all related activities on the unit, assigned according to the policies and procedures of Grimes Center and the State and Federal agents.

Responsibilities

1. Follows established standards of nursing practices and implements facility policies and procedures. Interprets existing policies and procedures to other licensed staff, nursing assistants, residents, families, and physicians. Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations within the assigned unit.
2. Obtains report from the nurse he/she is relieving and implements appropriate follow-up action as necessary. Provides report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up action if necessary.
3. Conducts resident rounds, directs care for C.N.A.s and LPNs, and initiates corrective action and reports issues/actions taken to the nursing supervisor. Reports changes in resident conditions to a physician, Supervisor, and responsible party promptly and takes follow-up action as necessary. Identifies resident problems and emergency situations, and initiates life-saving measures in the absence of a physician.
4. Supervises and evaluates all direct resident care and initiates changes or corrective action as necessary. Prepares and assigns nursing assistants' assignments and duties and is able to explain all pertinent resident care.
5. Provides clinical supervision of certified nursing assistants providing direct resident care and gives direction to licensed practical nurses. Assesses the patient data collected by the licensed practical nurse.
6. Knowledgeably and competently performs basic nursing skills including: Administration of medications (including IV, enteral) and treatments per the physician's order and facility policy. Follows facility policy and State Law in handling of all controlled drugs. Completes admission, transfer, and discharge of residents according to facility policy. Coordinates the admission/discharge/transfer with physicians and other departments as necessary.
7. Performs and documents comprehensive assessment of each resident. Develops care plan based on these assessments. Participates in care conferences as requested. Documents medications administered or refused, effectiveness of PRN medications, treatments given, wound care given. Documents general nursing notes as required to note patient condition/progress, change in status, unusual events, and as required by regulatory agencies i.e. Medicare. Completes documentation related to the resident's admission, transfer, or discharge.
8. Counsels nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses and recommends disciplinary action, when necessary, to the Shift Supervisor. Participates in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the clinical performance of certified nursing assistants to the Shift Supervisor.
9. Checks emergency equipment and signs off on the emergency cart checklist sheet. Ability to order and receive medication delivery from pharmacy and check all drugs received. Completes 24-hour report sheet in a thorough manner. Completes accident/incident reports as necessary. Diligently observes infection control practices according to policy. Obtains continuing education relating to the resident population. Ability to observe all facility safety policies and procedures. Ability to follow Resident's Rights policies at all times.
10. Communication/Team Player/Attitude: Ability to consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies, and ancillary service providers. Welcomes new staff on the unit and acts as a preceptor when assigned. Welcomes the new resident and family in a positive and pleasant manner. Ability to come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance. Ability to come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality. Ability to accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner. Performs other job-related duties as directed by the Nursing Supervisor and/or Nursing Administration.
11. Chaperone: will be responsible to chaperone patients as necessary to appointments and be in the room with them for certain procedures, examinations, and treatments.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or Science preferred.

EXPERIENCE

At least one year of work experience in rehabilitative, psychiatric, or geriatric nursing preferred.

LICENSURE

A Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to maintain standards of care rendered at Grimes Center in accordance with the State of Connecticut Public Health Code, the governing body of the facility, and the State and Federal agencies.

Additional Information

Shift: Nights/ 32 hours per week

YNHHS Requisition ID: 141545