Registered Nurse (RN)- Medical Nursing Unit

Units SLA 3 – Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry SLA 4 – Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry SLA 5 – Adult Acute Care Renal and Palliative Specialty Medicine V5N – Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry V5W – Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry V4W – Acute Care for Older Adults Medicine with Telemetry Cel 3 – Adult Acute Care Medicine Cel 4 – Adult Acute Care Medicine Location Yale New Haven Hospital – Saint Raphael Campus Responsibilities Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. 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 the distribution of staff and patients. Develops, communicates, and documents a care plan reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family, and healthcare team in the process. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient's response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes. Functions as a charge nurse. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department/unit. Demonstrates competency in the care of the neuro patient. Demonstrates skill and knowledge in neuro assessment. Demonstrates skill and knowledge in airway management of the neuro patient. Demonstrates skill and understanding in assisting the physician and caring for the patient during special neuro procedures. Performs pharyngeal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure. Demonstrates skill and understanding in the use of equipment and care of patient in a halo brace. Demonstrates skill and understanding of nursing responsibilities and interventions for a patient on a ventilator. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Proficient in use of computer software, including electronic patient records. Must have the ability to use the Internet for literature searches regarding patient care. Valid state of Connecticut registered nurse license. EEO Statement EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr