Registered Nurse Psychiatry Mood Disorders unit; 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 - 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, and ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice within 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

• Guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice 2015, the RN performs assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN collects pertinent data and information, analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues, identifies expected outcomes, develops and modifies individualized care plans, implements the plan, coordinates care delivery and transitions, provides health teaching and promotion, and evaluates progress toward outcomes.

• The RN meets the ANA Standards of Professional Performance 2015, demonstrating competence in 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 engages in professional role activities appropriate to education and position, accounts for actions, and upholds the RN’s responsibilities to self, consumers, peers, and society.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must hold current BCLS certification or obtain it within one month of hire.

Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

Licensed and currently registered as a nurse in the state of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.

The RN utilizes advanced clinical skills and demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

Requires prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will encounter physical, mental, and emotional illness as well as end‑of‑life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury. Standing/walking for more than half of the day, frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting. Must assist in pushing, pulling, and lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

YNHHS Requisition