RN-Assistant Nurse Manager-Emergency Dept. 10-hour Eves

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health at Bridgeport Hospital is seeking a committed Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and requires collaboration, leadership, and advanced nursing skills.

Applicants must have 2 years of acute care experience, a valid Connecticut license, and must be ready to engage with a diverse patient care team. BLS certification is also required within the first month. This position adheres to the organization's values and promotes continuous improvement in patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered nurse in Connecticut.
• Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting preferred.
• BCLS certification required within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced skill in assessment of health care needs.
• Initiates Interdisciplinary Plan of Care based on assessments.
• Prioritizes patient care based on assessments.
• Assesses patient responses to healthcare interventions.
• Documents outcomes appropriately and assists Nurse Manager.
• Displays advanced knowledge and proficiency in patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Baccalaureate education - nursing major 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.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient’s specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Works collaboratively with the NM displaying leadership in management, clinical practice, performance improvement and staff development in accordance with the overall philosophy and goals of Patient Care Services. In the absence of the NM, he/she is responsible for the direction of patient care as well as patient care activities, unit operations, and staff functions. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Demonstrates advanced skill in assessment of health care needs.
  • 1.1Demonstrates advanced skills in interviewing, observing and collecting healthcare data, performing a systems assessment and identifying patient support systems on admission according to hospital policy.
• 2.Demonstrates advanced skill in planning for patient health care needs.
  • 2.1Initiates Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (IPOC) utilizing information from initial assessment and guidelines for nursing care according to hospital policy.
• 3.Demonstrates advanced skills in implementation of care to meet patient care needs.
  • 3.1Prioritizes patient care based on assessments.
• 4.Demonstrates advanced skill in evaluating care delivered.
  • 4.1Assess patient responses to healthcare interventions based on expected outcomes.
• 5.Documents outcomes appropirately, accurately, and consistenly.
  • 5.1Actively assists Nurse Manager with monthly/weekly documentation reviews.
• 6.Demonstrates advanced leadership skills.
  • 6.1Displays advanced knowledge and proficiency in the delivery of patient care and serves as resource for staff.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Baccalaureate education - nursing major preferred. Degreed ANM must earn 10 contact hours annually. Non-degreed ANM must complete 6 credit hours towards a bachelor's degree and 6 contact hours annually.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting preferred.

Licensure

Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. All newly hired Registered Nurses must have a current BCLS certification or obtain within one month of hire.

Special Skills

Demonstrated leadership abilities; demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Physical Demand

Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing and touch; moving/lifting patients of varying weights.

Additional Information

Emergency Department RN experience required. Leadership experience preferred.

YNHHS Requisition ID
168854