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Job description
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.
As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient‑centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model, which states, “Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability”. We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN provides care that:
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, encompassing an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice.
Communicates and works collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members.
Respects the patient’s values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, forming health care outcomes and evaluation.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Standards of Practice – The RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards describe a competent level of nursing care demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, evaluation; coordinating care and health teaching; and ensuring safety and quality.
Standards of Professional Performance – The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in areas such as ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities appropriate to their education and position and be accountable to themselves, patients, peers and society.
Qualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Current BCLS certification; if not held at hire, to obtain within one month of hire.
Experience
Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
Licensure
Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut.
Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
Special Skills
Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
Physical Demand
Requires prolonged standing, walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental, and emotional illness as well as end‑of‑life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting. Must be able to assist in pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
YNHHS Requisition ID
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
new haven, CT, 06540, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.