RN - MICU

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Connecticut is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide patient care in a nursing unit. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should have a valid Connecticut RN license and at least 1 year of acute nursing experience. The role may involve mentoring new staff and participating in various patient care protocols. BLS certification is required, with preference for critical care or emergency experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Proficient in electronic patient records and internet literature searches.
• Valid State of Connecticut registered nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s physical and psychosocial condition.
• Develop and document individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care plan with healthcare team.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care and revise plans as needed.
• Function as preceptor and charge nurse.

Skills

BLS

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Nursing interventions

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic patient records

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.

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/dept. 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 distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Assesses 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: pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding in the use of equipment and care of patient in a halo brace.
• Demonstrates skill and understanding of nursing responsibilities and interventions for the patient on a ventilator.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate 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.

EXPERIENCE

1 Year acute nursing experience required.

LICENSURE

Valid State of Connecticut registered nurse license.

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS required.

Additional Information

1 Year Acute RN Experience Required. Critical Care or Emergency experience preferred.

EDUCATION

Graduate 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.

EXPERIENCE

1 Year acute nursing experience required.

LICENSURE

Valid State of Connecticut registered nurse license.

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS required.