HVC Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

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.

SUMMARY

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, A.N.A. Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which 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. The RN provides care that: Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, encompassing an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity 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 healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran. Responsibilities Standards of Practice: Nursing practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the health care consumer’s health or situation. Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for an individualized plan tailored to the health care consumer or the situation. Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Standards of Professional Performance: The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice and research, quality practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice. Collaboration: The RN collaborates with health care consumers and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: The RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes future‑oriented thinking. Evidence‑Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice. Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates own and others’ nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide and sustain evidence‑based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible. Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. Accountability: The RN is accountable for practice within the Scope and Standards of Practice within the Nurse Practice Act of their state of practice, as well as YNHHS standards of professional behavior. Nursing practice is overseen by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in each delivery network, and RNs are accountable to their chain of command, team members and uphold standards of professional behavior. 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/Certification: Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged. Accountability: RNs are accountable to practice within the Scope and Standards of Practice of their state, and to YNHHS standards of professional behavior. They are also accountable to their chain of command and to the broader healthcare team. Complexity: In personal and job‑related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity, patient‑centeredness, respect, accountability and compassion. Additional Qualifications: All RNs are expected to hold a current BCLS certification and may pursue additional specialty certifications. Additional Information: Units HVC Cardiac Medical Intermediate Care Unit (5‑2 SP): 5‑2 is a 26‑bed cardiovascular medicine inpatient unit providing specialty care including medical and interventional management of coronary artery disease, atrial/ventricular dysrhythmias, cardiology procedures such as catheterization, angioplasty/stent, pacemaker, ICD and ablations. HVC Cardiac Surgery Intermediate Care and Step Down Unit (5‑3 SP): 5‑3 is a fast‑paced, dynamic 25‑bed cardiac surgery unit, including three step‑down beds, caring for a diverse range of cardiac populations, including post‑operative management for CABG, valve replacement and aneurysm repairs. HVC Cardiac Intermediate Care and Stepdown Unit (V3E): Verdi 3 East is a 30‑bed cardiac unit located at the Saint Raphael Campus. Primary patients include those who have undergone cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, pacemaker and defibrillator procedures, dysrhythmia management, heart failure and electrophysiology procedures. Six beds are designated for the cardiac step‑down population. HVC Cardiac Intermediate Care–Advanced Heart Failure and Stroke Unit (V5E): Verdi 5 East is a 29‑bed cardiac unit located at Saint Raphel Campus. Patients include advanced heart failure and stroke diagnoses such as MI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post pacer/ICD placement, stroke patients post‑TNK after ICU stay, and others requiring inotropic or vasodilator support. HVC Cardiac Medical Intermediate Care Unit (5‑7 EP): 5‑7 is a 26‑bed, full telemetry heart and vascular unit. This is not a med‑surg unit; patients are predominantly general cardiology, post‑cardiac procedure, heart failure and vascular surgery patients. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yale New Haven Health