Registered Nurse Medical Unit Full Time Night Shift

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, and values and supports strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient-centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework 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 professional role of the RN is exemplified by leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability." We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our practice, keeping patients and families at the center. Responsibilities Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, encompassing an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice. Communicate and work collaboratively with the patient, family, and healthcare team members. Respect the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs, and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes, and in the evaluation process. Standards of Practice Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation. Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Standards of Professional Performance Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally Congruent Practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice. Collaboration: The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: The RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice. Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates own and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible. Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have the ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding care for patients. Valid state of Connecticut registered nurse license. Ortho/Spine Unit – Treats patients before and after surgery for total joint, hip, knees, shoulder, spinal fusion, fragility hip fractures, and joint infections. #J-18808-Ljbffr