CSO Experienced and New Grad Med Surg Registered Nurse - Single Hospital Float

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 care, 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 within the legal and ethical framework of the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model.

The professional role of the RN is exemplified by leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and a commitment to quality outcomes.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Apply the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015) by utilizing assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation throughout the nursing process.
• Coordinate care delivery and transitions, promote health and a safe environment, and evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Engage in professional practices described by the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015), including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.

Education
Graduation from an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred. All newly hired RNs must have current BCLS certification or obtain it 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 a 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 Demands
Requires prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting. Must be able to assist with pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

This position will float among the inpatient med/surg units.

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