Infusion RN; Registered Nurse-Part-time

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. 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 for 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 outlined in our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability". 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 All qualified applicants receive equal employment opportunity. Responsibilities STANDARDS OF PRACTICE – RN 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. The RN applies these components to ensure comprehensive, evidence‑based care. 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, research, quality of practice, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is accountable for professional actions to patients, peers, and society. Qualifications Education Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired RNs must have current BCLS certification or obtain one 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 a 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 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 and frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. YNHHS Requisition ID 179453 #J-18808-Ljbffr Yale New Haven Health