Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)

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. The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator, assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individual patient care on a nursing unit or department according to unit policies and procedures. The RN provides supervision of non‑RN personnel on the assigned unit, delegates and supervises unit activities when assuming the charge role, and may be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. The RN performs other duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service. Responsibilities Works under the supervision of the nurse manager/clinical coordinator. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit or 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 distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service. 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 in this 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. 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. Functions 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. Demonstrates skill and knowledge in neuro assessment. Demonstrates skill and knowledge in the airway management of the neuro patient. Demonstrates skill and understanding in caring for a trached patient. Demonstrates skill and understanding in assisting the physician and caring for the patient during special neuro procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of our 'Tia' teaching program. Performs pharyngeal, endotracheal, 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 the patient on a ventilator. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in use of computer software, including electronic patient records, and ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding care for patients. Experience: Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License. Special Skills: BLS required. Additional Information Department: Smilow Ambulatory Multispecialty Department YSC (NP 1, NP 4, NP 8). This department is rooted in oncology nursing excellence and serves as a hub for patients undergoing cancer treatment and management for solid tumor cancers. The core philosophy is to provide multidisciplinary and comprehensive cancer care to patients and their support system, ensuring that patients receive the most advanced medical and surgical treatments and crucial support services needed to navigate their cancer journey effectively. Practice RN positions are available. Current Specialties Breast Clinic Women's Services GYN Neuro Surgery #J-18808-Ljbffr