Registered Nurse - Operating Room

RemoteWorker US; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care within the Yale New Haven Health System. The RN will uphold the mission and values of the organization while ensuring quality outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with patients and healthcare teams. Candidates should possess a valid RN license in Connecticut and preferably a BSN, with ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current BCLS certification required within one month of hire.
• Valid RN license in Connecticut; specialty certifications are highly encouraged.
• Oncology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for competent nursing care.
• Demonstrate ethical practice, cultural competence, and effective communication.

Skills

Foundational RN skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

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 our daily actions as individuals and professionals.

At Bridgeport Hospital

We are committed to providing quality, coordinated, patient-centered medical care tailored to each patient's needs. Our goal is to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home, ensuring patients are at the center of their care team. All employees contribute to this team approach, promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care, and quality improvement.

Role of the Registered Nurse (RN)

As a vital member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS), the RN upholds our mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives to deliver the highest level of patient-centered care. The RN practices within the legal and ethical frameworks established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards, and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The role exemplifies leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and quality outcomes. Our practice model emphasizes "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability." We value Nursing Professional Governance and utilize evidence and data to support our practice, always centered on the patient and family.

The RN's care includes:

• Establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients and families, incorporating cultural and diversity considerations.
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Respecting patient values, preferences, expressed needs, and healthcare knowledge in holistic care planning and evaluation.

Responsibilities

1. Standards of Practice: The RN follows the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, utilizing assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver competent nursing care.
2. Standards of Professional Performance: The RN demonstrates ethical practice, cultural competence, effective communication, collaboration, leadership, ongoing education, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, resource management, and environmental safety, maintaining accountability for their actions.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred. Current BCLS certification required within one month of hire.

Experience: All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical program.

Licensure: Valid RN license in Connecticut; specialty certifications are highly encouraged.

Skills: Foundational RN skills; ongoing professional development encouraged.

Physical Demands: Prolonged standing, walking, sensory engagement, exposure to infectious diseases, physical and emotional stress, and the ability to assist with patient handling, including lifting up to 300 pounds.

Additional Information

Oncology experience is preferred.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 121816