REGISTERED NURSE-Endoscopy RN

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. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care, and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients. As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values, and 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 of 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 that states, “Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability.” We value Nursing Professional Governance and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, integrating cultural and diversity considerations into practice. Communicates and works collaboratively with the patient, family, and health care team members. Respects the patient’s values, preferences, expressed needs, and knowledge of the health care situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes, and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities The RN follows the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015), utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN collects pertinent data, analyzes it, identifies expected outcomes, develops and modifies a plan of care, implements the plan, coordinates care delivery and transitions, promotes health and a safe environment, and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. The RN adopts the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015), engaging in activities related to ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is expected to demonstrate appropriate leadership and accountability for professional actions to peers, consumers, and society. Qualifications Education Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or obtain it within one month of hire. Experience Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. Licensure Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged. Special Skills Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. Physical Demand Requires prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases and physical, mental, and emotional stress, including end‑of‑life conditions and death. Moderate risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting patients ranging from 5 to 300 pounds. Additional Information Endoscopy, critical care, or procedural experience required. Strong IV skills.

ACLS, BLS.

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