Pediatric Psych RN; Registered Nurse

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 — 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 within 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 RN role is exemplified by leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in our professional practice model: "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability".

We value Nursing Professional Governance and use evidence and data to support practice with the patient and family at the center. The RN provides care that establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, integrates cultural diversity into practice, communicates and collaborates with the patient, family and health care team, and respects the patient’s values, preferences, expressed needs, and knowledge in holistic data collection, health care outcomes, and evaluation process.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• STANDARDS OF PRACTICE: RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: the RN collects pertinent data;
  Diagnosis: the RN analyzes data to determine actual and potential diagnoses;
  Outcomes Identification: the RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient;
  Planning: the RN develops and modifies a plan of care;
  Implementation: the RN implements the plan;
  Coordination of Care: the RN coordinates care delivery and transitions;
  Health Teaching and Health Promotion: the RN promotes health and safety;
  Evaluation: the RN evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE:
  The ANA Standards describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional activities appropriate to their education and position, and is accountable to themselves, their patients, their peers, and society.
  
  Ethics: the RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: the RN works with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: the RN communicates effectively.
  
  Collaboration:
  
  the RN collaborates with patients and other stakeholders. Leadership: the RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession.
  
  Education:
  
  the RN seeks knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: the RN integrates evidence and research into practice. Quality of Practice: the RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: the RN evaluates nursing practice. Resource Utilization: the RN uses resources to plan and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible. Environmental Health: the RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or 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 as a 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 and to physical, mental and emotional stress. Standing/walking for more than half of the day; frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from 5 to 300 pounds.

Additional Information

Psychiatric experience preferred as well as pediatric experience.

YNHHS Requisition
158775