Surgical Nurse; RN​/Surgical RN

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, 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.

Key responsibilities include:

Expected professional behaviors include:

• Ethical practice, respecting patient autonomy and cultural diversity.
• Effective communication and collaboration with health‑care teams.
• Leadership within the professional setting.
• Dedication to education and evidence‑based practice.
• Resource utilization and environmental stewardship.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current BCLS certification (or to be obtained within one month of hire).
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Clinical specialty certification encouraged.

• Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs.
• All RNs 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, physical, mental, and emotional illness, end‑of‑life conditions, death, stress, and risk of injury. Must assist in pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.