Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)

Overview Yale New Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael Campus SLA 3 – Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry SLA 4 – Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry SLA 5 – Adult Acute Care Renal and Palliative Specialty MedicineV5N V5W – Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry V4W – Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry Acute Care for Older Adults Medicine with TelemetryCel 3 Adult Acute Care MedicineCel 4 Adult Acute Care Medicine Responsibilities Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit/department 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 the distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service. 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. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient response to care, and readiness for discharge; revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals when 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. 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 the NIA teaching program. Performs pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure. Demonstrates skill and understanding of equipment use and care of patients in a halo brace. Demonstrates skill and understanding of nursing responsibilities and interventions for patients on a ventilator. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in use of computer software, including electronic patient records. Must have ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding care for patients. Valid state of Connecticut registered nurse license; current licensing required. Special Skills BLS required. EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity / Affordable Housing / Disability / Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr