RN - Per Diem - 5.2 Resp

Yale NewHaven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the PCU unit in Connecticut. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises patient care according to unit policies, collaborating with physicians and healthcare staff.

Requires a valid Connecticut RN license; BSN preferred. BLS certification is required and ACLS within 6 months. Compassion, integrity, and patient-centered care are essential in this fast-paced unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Proficient with electronic patient records and internet literature searches.
• Ability to use internet for literature searches regarding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and psychosocial condition throughout care.
• Develop, communicate and document a plan of care with patient/family and team.
• Coordinate and implement this plan with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate and revise the plan; determine discharge readiness and referrals.
• Plan education based on patient/family learning needs; document outcomes.
• Serve as a preceptor to new staff.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities when needed.
• Provide a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Meet performance expectations for service, teamwork and development.
• Perform other duties to ensure smooth department operation.
• Unit-specific: demonstrate lung assessment and teach breathing exercises.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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 according to unit policies and procedures, including the PCU level patient. 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 in order to maintain a high level of service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Assesses the patients physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• 2.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.
• 3.Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• 4.Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patients response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.
• 5.Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
• 6.Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
• 7.Functions as a charge nurse.
• 8.Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for self and patients.
• 9.Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
• 10.Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• 11.Unit Specific Responsibilities
• 11.1Demonstrates skill in assessment of the lungs and instructs the patient in proper breathing exercises.

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

N/A

LICENSURE

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS certification required. ACLS required within 6 months.

YNHHS Requisition ID

195383