Health Care Nurse

Position Overview A Registered Nurse (RN) who works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator, overseeing patient care on a unit or department, providing supervision of non‑RN staff, delegating and supervising unit activities, and possibly working on other units as needed. Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care in accordance with unit policies and procedures; supervise non‑RN personnel; delegate and supervise unit activities; assess patients’ physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis; develop, communicate, and document individualized plans of care; implement and coordinate plans with the healthcare team; evaluate the effectiveness of care and readiness for discharge; revise care plans as needed; provide educational opportunities and document outcomes; serve as charge nurse; meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff & self‑development; perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit; demonstrate competency in neuro patient care; demonstrate skills in neuro assessment, airway management for neuro patients, caring for trached patients, assisting physician during special neuro procedures, and teaching program; perform pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning per policy; provide care for patients in halo braces; intervene for ventilated patients. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current BCLS certification, or obtain within one month of hire. Registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Accountability to practice scope and standards of practice within the Nurse Practice Act, overseen by the Chief Nursing Officer. Consistent demonstration of values: integrity, patient‑centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion. Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with employer contributions. Paid time off and flexible scheduling options. Unit Descriptions Heart and Vascular Cardiac ICU (5‑1 SP) The Cardiac ICU is a fast‑paced, high‑acuity, 14‑bed critical care unit that cares for adult patients with complex cardiac and medical diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, unstable arrhythmias, and heart failure. Patients are treated with medical and interventional management. Nursing staff are trained in advanced heart‑failure management, including short‑ and long‑term mechanical circulatory support (e.g., intra‑aortic balloon pumps, Impella catheters, and LVADs) and evaluation for advanced therapies and transplantation. RN‑HVC Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU/WP3) Cardiothoracic ICU is an 18‑bed cardiac surgery unit, specializing in care for complex post‑operative CABG, valve replacements, aortic dissection repairs, heart transplants, and LVAD implantation. It is the only unit in the YNHH health system that cares for patients requiring ECMO, whether VV (lung bypass) or VA (heart‑and‑lung bypass). Nurses will be trained to devices based on prior experience and progression of skills, expectations, and critical thinking. HVC Cardiovascular ICU and Stepdown (5‑4 SP) The Cardiovascular ICU and Stepdown is a 14‑bed hybrid unit consisting of 8 ICU and 6 step‑down beds. It specializes in caring for patients post‑complex vascular surgery, such as aortic repairs, and post‑cardiac surgery patients such as CABG and valve replacements. In the step‑down beds we care for patients with a variety of complex heart and vascular diagnoses. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr