RN; Nurse Emergency Care

Position: RN (Nurse) Emergency Care

RN (Nurse) Emergency Care at Yale New Haven Health summary:

The RN (Nurse) Emergency Care provides comprehensive patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in emergency and rehabilitation settings. This role includes supervising non-RN staff, acting as charge nurse, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure individualized patient-centered care. The nurse also educates patients and families, maintains certifications, and supports staff development to uphold high standards of care.

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 Requires To Work On Other Nursing Units According To Distribution Of Staff And Patients.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Requested In Order To Maintain A High Level Of Service.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities

• 1. Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• 2. 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 In This Process.
• 3. Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• 4. Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient's Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• 5. Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• 6. Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• 7. Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• 8. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 9. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 10. Participates In The Development Of The Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Plan Of Care
• 11. Updates Interdisciplinary Plan Of Care In A Timely And Appropriate Manner
• 12. Patient Care Is Directed Toward Achievement Of Established Goals
• 13. Maintains Fim Certification
• 14. Demonstrates Understanding Of Bowel And Bladder Management, Initiates Appropriate Interventions And Patient/Family Teaching
• 15. Documents All Aspects Of Patient Care In Pertinent And Concise Terms, Using Approved Rehab Format
• 16. Demonstrates Understanding Of, And Respect For, Team Processes And Members

Qualifications
EDUCATION
Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing;
Bsn Preferred. Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.
EXPERIENCE
One Year Med Surg required and Rehab experience preferred.
LICENSURE
Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
SPECIAL SKILLS
Bls Certification Required.
YNHHS

Requisition

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Emergency Care, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Charge Nurse, Rehabilitation Nursing, BLS Certification, Patient Education, Clinical Coordination, Healthcare Team Collaboration