Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Float

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our values: integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion. These values must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Works Under The Supervision Of The Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (R.N.) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit/department according to unit policies and procedures. Provides supervision of non‑R.N. 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 EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities Assess the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Develop, communicate, and document a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family, and healthcare team. Implement and coordinate the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient response to care, and readiness for discharge; revise the plan as needed and make referrals where indicated. Plan for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family; provide educational opportunities and document outcomes. Function as a preceptor to new staff. Function as a charge nurse. Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self‑development as outlined in performance reviews. Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit. Demonstrate competency in the care of neuro patients. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in neuro assessment. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in airway management of neuro patients. Demonstrate skill and understanding in caring for a trached patient. Demonstrate skill and understanding in assisting the physician and caring for patients during special neuro procedures. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of our "Tia" teaching program. Perform pharyngeal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure. Demonstrate skill and understanding in the use of equipment and care of patients in a halo brace. Demonstrate 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 be able to use the internet for literature searches regarding patient care. 1 year acute nursing experience required. Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license. BLS required. Additional Information 1 Year acute RN experience required. Critical Care or Emergency experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr