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. Works Under The Supervision Of The Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator.

The Registered Nurse (Rn) Assesses, Plans, Implements, Evaluates and Supervises Individual Patient Care on a Nursing Unit/Department according to Unit Policies and Procedures. Provides Supervision of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit. When assuming the charge role, delegates and supervises unit activities. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Performs other duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran responsibilities:
Assesses the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient response to care, and readiness for discharge.

Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated. Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes. Functions as a preceptor to new staff. Functions as a charge nurse. Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development as outlined in the performance review.

Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit. Demonstrates competency in the care of the neuro patient, skill and knowledge in neuro assessment, airway management of the neuro patient, understanding and caring for a trached patient, assisting the physician, caring for the patient during special neuro procedures, knowledge and understanding of our 'Tia' teaching program.

Performs pharynaeal, endotracheal, tracheostomy suctioning according to established policy and procedure.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.
• Experience:
  
  Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs.
• Accountability:
  Accountable to practice within the Scope and Standards of Practice within the Nurse Practice Act of their state of practice. RNs at YNHHS are accountable to YNHHS standards of professional behavior.
• Complexity:
  In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion. Accountable to the Scope and Standards of practice noted in this job description.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Employee wellness initiatives and support programs.

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