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 – 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 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 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.

The RN provides care that:

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, including 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.

YNHHS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.

• Standards of Practice: Guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015), the RN applies the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. The RN also coordinates care delivery, promotes health education, and evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Standards of Professional Performance: The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe professional behaviors in ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice and research, quality of practice, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in ethical practice, cultural congruence, effective communication, collaboration, leadership, continuous learning, evidence‑based practice, quality improvement, responsible resource use and environmental stewardship.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or obtain it within one month of hire.
• Licensing: Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
• Experience: Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
• Physical Demand: Requires prolonged standing, walking, use of sight, hearing and touch. May involve exposure to infectious diseases. Must be able to assist in moving patients ranging from five to three hundred pounds. Other demands include frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting, moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care.

YNHHS Requisition 172284