Registered Nurse - Immediate Hiring

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. Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Performs other duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service. EEO Statement EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities Assesses the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team. Implements and coordinates the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated. Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family; provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes. Functions as a preceptor to new staff and as a charge nurse. Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development as outlined in performance review. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit. Demonstrates competency in the care of the neuro patient, neuro assessment, airway management of the neuro patient, caring for a trached patient, assisting the physician and caring for the patient during special neuro procedures, our ‘Tia’ teaching program, pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning, use of equipment and care of patient in a halo brace, and nursing responsibilities for patients on a ventilator. Qualifications / Education Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain it within one month of hire. Registered nurse with an expectation to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. Licensed and currently registered in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged. Accountability Accountable to practice within the scope and standards of practice within the Nurse Practice Act of their state of practice. RNs at YNHH are accountable to 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 and to team members while upholding standards of professional behavior. 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. Additional Information Heart and Vascular Cardiac ICU (5‑1 SP) – a fast‑paced, high‑acuity, 14‑bed, critical care unit that cares for adult patients with complex cardiac and medical diagnoses. Nursing staff are trained in advanced heart‑failure management and evaluation for advanced therapies and transplantation. RN‑HVC Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU/WP3) – an 18‑bed cardiac surgery unit specializing in post‑operative CABG, valve replacements, aortic dissection repairs, heart transplants, and LVAD implantation. This unit also cares for patients requiring ECMO (VV or VA) and other devices such as IABP, Impella, VADs, and CRRT. HVC Cardiovascular ICU and Stepdown (5‑4 SP) – a 14‑bed hybrid unit with 8 ICU and 6 step‑down beds, caring for patients post‑complex vascular surgery and post‑cardiac surgery. #J-18808-Ljbffr