RN-Registered Nurse Adolescent Psych Unit

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 in 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.

RN provides care that:

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, encompassing an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice.
• Communicates and works collaboratively with the patient, family and health‑care team members.
• Respects the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health‑care outcomes and in the evaluation process.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Standards of Practice:
  The RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The RN demonstrates a competent level of nursing care, utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Standard of Professional Performance:
  The RN engages in professional role activities, including leadership, communication, collaboration, education, evidence‑based practice, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must 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.

Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. 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 be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end‑of‑life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to communicate and effectively deal with complex, emotionally charged situations requiring emotional and relational labor. Candidates must possess group facilitation and crisis management skills. Must be willing to commit to ensuring a culture that is open and inclusive to all patients and staff as we work towards achieving our vision of "Helping Children Thrive".