Registered Nurse, Acute Care

Overview In 1971, Yale University established Yale Health to provide health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Yale Health has more than 50,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world. With over 50 years of service to the Yale community, our state‑of‑the‑art facility at 55 Lock Street provides most of their care from our 150+ providers. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, an Acute Care Department, a 15‑bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, X‑ray and ultrasound and a full‑service retail pharmacy. Additional Responsibilities Provides appropriate acute clinical care to the Yale community, including students, non‑students and all Yale Health members. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation while caring for every patient. Provides acute and ongoing care advice for Adult and Pediatric patient/family walk‑in population. Role includes care coordination as appropriate. Ensures desired clinical outcomes are achieved through clinical excellence and adherence to evidence‑based triage protocols as well as Nursing standards of care. Achieves seamless delivery of out‑patient care by involving colleagues, physicians, other clinical partners and staff to ensure commitment, alignment of goals, communications and cross‑functional linkage. Adheres to Yale Health patient safety standards in regard to medication administration, IV therapy, and all treatments and procedures performed in Acute Care. Compliance with regulatory initiatives. Works as a critical member of a care team and delegates appropriately based on a clear understanding of defined roles within the Acute Care setting. Observes Yale Health HIPAA policy and confidentiality. Trains, orients new staff when indicated and assesses competencies of department staff. Demonstrates a holistic and caring approach throughout the nurse patient relationship, employing principles of patient/family centered care. Schedule / Shift Part‑time. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. 7:45 am - 4:15 pm or 8:30 am - 5 pm, pending assignment. Early mornings, evenings, and holiday/recess periods may be required. Required Skills and Abilities Demonstrated clinical triage skills and critical thinking abilities. Evidence of professional skill maintenance, including participation in educational programs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proficiency in using an EMR. Current CPR certification. Preferred Skills and Abilities Demonstrated nursing experience with at least two years in a medical‑surgical or critical care setting in a hospital or outpatient/ambulatory facility. Proven experience in ambulatory care, primary care, or a college health center, with critical care experience in ICU, ED, or SICU. EKG interpretation skills for some specialties. Principal Responsibilities Provides appropriate acute clinical care to the Yale community, including students, non‑students and all Yale Health members. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation while caring for every patient. Provides acute and ongoing care advice for Adult and Pediatric patient/family walk‑in population. Role includes care coordination as appropriate. Ensures desired clinical outcomes are achieved through clinical excellence and adherence to evidence‑based triage protocols as well as Nursing standards of care. Achieves seamless delivery of out‑patient care by involving colleagues, physicians, other clinical partners and staff to ensure commitment, alignment of goals, communications and cross‑functional linkage. Adheres to Yale Health patient safety standards in regard to medication administration, IV therapy, and all treatments and procedures performed in Acute Care. Compliance with regulatory initiatives. Works as a critical member of a care team and delegates appropriately based on a clear understanding of defined roles within the Acute Care setting. Observes Yale Health HIPAA policy and confidentiality. Trains, orients new staff when indicated and assesses competencies of department staff. Demonstrates a holistic and caring approach throughout the nurse patient relationship, employing principles of patient/family centered care. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in nursing and minimum of 2 years of medical‑surgical nursing experience. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Physical Requirements Must be able to ambulate and requires prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing and touch, moving/lifting patients of varying weights. Must be able to use a telephone headset for long periods of time. Must be able to work on a computer screen for long periods of time. Health Requirements This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination. Compensation Salary Range $65,000.00 - $101,000.00 EEO Statement The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA). #J-18808-Ljbffr