Critical Care Float Nurse​/Float RN; 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.

• 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 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 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.
• 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.

• Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; BSN Preferred.
• Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records.
• Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.
• 1 Year Neonatal ICU RN experience required.
• Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.
• BLS Required.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.