Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse; Med-Surg RN

Overview

Yale New Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael Campus

• SLA 3 — Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry
• SLA 4 — Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry
• SLA 5 — Adult Acute Care Renal and Palliative Specialty Medicine V5N
• V5W — Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry
• V4W — Adult Acute Care Medicine with Telemetry
• Cel 3 — Acute Care for Older Adults Medicine with Telemetry
• Cel 4 — Adult Acute Care Medicine

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The registered nurse 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 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 this 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 to new staff and as a charge nurse. Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self‑development as outlined in the 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, including neuro assessment, airway management, trached patient care, assistance during special neuro procedures, and use of equipment for patients in a halo brace. Performs pharyngeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure. Performs nursing responsibilities and interventions for the patient on a ventilator.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in the use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.

Valid state of Connecticut registered nurse license.

BLS required.