RN - Surgical Services

Yale New Haven Health

Overview
Registered Nurse - Transplant Unit
Location: New Haven, CT
Work Address: 20 York Street, New Haven, CT
Position Type: Full Time Benefits Eligible
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 guide what we do every day as healthcare professionals.
At Yale New Haven Hospital, a 1,541-bed, nationally ranked, JCAHO-accredited hospital affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine, our patients benefit from access to advanced medical therapies, emerging research, and innovative clinical care. As a Transplant Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in caring for pre- and post-transplant patients, including those undergoing kidney, liver, heart, and multi-organ transplantation. You will coordinate complex care plans, monitor for early signs of rejection or complications, administer specialized therapies, and provide essential education to patients and families navigating the transplant journey.
Here, your nursing career will include experiences and opportunities unmatched by other hospitals comprehensive orientation, ongoing professional development, clinical advancement pathways, and the chance to care for a uniquely high-acuity and medically complex patient population.
Join the dedicated team at Yale New Haven Hospital as a Transplant RN and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through expert, holistic, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment & Monitoring
Perform comprehensive assessments for pre- and post-transplant patients.
Monitor vital signs, graft function, fluid/electrolyte balance, lab values, and indicators of organ rejection or infection.
Recognize and respond to early symptoms of transplant complications, such as rejection, sepsis, or medication toxicity.
Transplant-Specific Care
Administer immunosuppressive therapies, antirejection medications, and other transplant-specific treatments.
Provide wound care, infection prevention, and management of surgical drains as applicable.
Support coordination of biopsies, imaging, dialysis, and other procedures related to organ function.
Critical Interventions
Respond promptly to emergent situations including acute rejection episodes, respiratory distress, or hemodynamic instability.
Operate specialized equipment such as infusion pumps, telemetry monitors, and devices used in managing immunosuppressive drug therapy.
Collaboration & Communication
Partner closely with transplant surgeons, nephrologists/hepatologists, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and transplant coordinators to ensure seamless care.
Provide extensive teaching to patients and families regarding medications, lifestyle modifications, post-transplant surveillance, and long-term follow-up expectations.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to individualized care planning.
Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and adhere to hospital protocols, infection control, and safety standards.
Qualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.
Licensure
Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
BLS required
Experience
Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Employee wellness initiatives and support programs.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

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