Registered Nurse - Operating Room

TieTalent; Stratford (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care within a collaborative environment. The role emphasizes ethical practice, effective communication, and adherence to professional standards. Candidates should possess a valid RN license and a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Connecticut.
• BCLS certification required; PALS and ACLS preferred.
• 9 months of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competent nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, and planning.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Adheres to ANA Standards covering ethics and quality.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing school

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 what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient-centered care. The RN practices professional nursing within the legal and ethical frameworks established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The role of the RN is exemplified by leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and ensuring quality outcomes. Nurses practice within a framework that emphasizes "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability," valuing Nursing Professional Governance, and utilizing evidence and data to support practice with the patient and family at the center.

The RN provides care that:

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, incorporating cultural and diversity considerations.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Respects the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs, and knowledge of their healthcare situation in all aspects of care.

Responsibilities

1. Standards of Practice: Guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015), the RN demonstrates competent nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This includes collecting pertinent data, analyzing it, developing and modifying care plans, coordinating care, promoting health and safety, and evaluating progress.
2. Standards of Professional Performance: The RN adheres to ANA Standards (2015) covering ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is responsible for professional actions and leadership within their role.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred. All new RNs must have current BCLS certification or obtain it within one month of hire.

Experience: All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical program. The foundational job description applies to all RNs.

Licensure: Current RN license in Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification is highly encouraged.

Skills: As above, with encouragement for career advancement through SPIRE.

Physical Demands

Requires prolonged standing, walking, and use of sight, hearing, touch. Exposure to infectious diseases, physical, mental, and emotional stress, end-of-life situations, and potential injury. Must be able to assist with patient handling ranging from 5 to 300 pounds.

Additional Information

Critical care or pediatric experience preferred. 9 months of acute care experience required (excluding orientation). BLS certification required; PALS and ACLS preferred.

Requisition ID: 134541