Critical Care Float Nurse / Float RN (ICU)

Overview 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, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Responsibilities 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 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 in this process. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, the patient’s response to care, and readiness for discharge; revises the plan 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 and 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, skill and knowledge in neuro assessment, airway management of the neuro patient, and caring for a trached patient. Assists the physician and cares for the patient during special neuro procedures. Performs pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning per established policy and uses equipment and cares for patient in a halo brace. Performs nursing responsibilities and interventions for the patient on a ventilator. Qualifications 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 1 year neonatal ICU RN experience required. Licensure Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License. Special Skills BLS required. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr