Registered Nurse (RN) - Graduate

Overview Yale New Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael Campus We are actively hiring Registered Nurses across the following Medicine units: 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 Medicine V5N V5W - Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry V4W - Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry Acute Care for Older Adults Medicine with Telemetry Cel 3 Adult Acute Care Medicine Cel 4 Adult Acute Care Medicine 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 care, 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 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 in order to maintain a high level of service. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities Assesses the patients 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 in this process. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. 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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit. Demonstrates competency in the care of the neuro patient, skill and knowledge in neuro assessment, airway management of the neuro patient, care for a trached patient, assisting the physician during special neuro procedures, knowledge of our Tia teaching program, performs pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure, use of equipment and care of the patient in a halo brace, and nursing responsibilities and interventions for the patient on a ventilator. 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 License Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License Special Skills BLS Required #J-18808-Ljbffr