Registered Nurse (RN), Float Critical Care / ICU

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. Responsibilities Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit/departments 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. 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 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 for 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, skill and knowledge in neuro assessment, airway management of the neuro patient, care for a trach patient, assisting physician and caring for patients during special neuro procedures, and knowledge of the ‘Tia’ teaching program. 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 patients on a ventilator. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in the use of computer software, including electronic patient records. Must have the ability to use the Internet for literature searches regarding care for patients. Experience 1 year acute nursing experience required. Licensure Valid state of Connecticut registered nurse license. Special Skills BLS required. 1 year acute RN experience required. Critical care or emergency experience preferred. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Yale New Haven Health