Yale New Haven Health
RN; Registered Nurse: Pediatric Surgery and SOT, Per Diem
Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Job DescriptionOverviewTo 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. The 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.Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs, and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating healthcare outcomes and in the evaluation process.ResponsibilitiesSTANDARDS OF PRACTICE:
RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is responsible for:Assessment: Collecting pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation.Diagnosis: Analyzing assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or issues.Outcomes Identification: Identifying expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.Planning: Developing and modifying a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.Implementation: Implementing the identified plan.Coordination of Care: Coordinating care delivery and transitions in care.Health Teaching and Health Promotion: Employing strategies to promote health and a safe environment.Evaluation: Evaluating progress toward attainment of outcomes.STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE:
The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position.QualificationsEDUCATION: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:1 year acute RN experience required, pediatric experience preferred.LICENSURE:Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.SPECIAL SKILLS:Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.PHYSICAL DEMAND: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.Additional Information:YNHHS Requisition ID: 121713
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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. The 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.Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs, and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating healthcare outcomes and in the evaluation process.ResponsibilitiesSTANDARDS OF PRACTICE:
RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is responsible for:Assessment: Collecting pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation.Diagnosis: Analyzing assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or issues.Outcomes Identification: Identifying expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.Planning: Developing and modifying a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.Implementation: Implementing the identified plan.Coordination of Care: Coordinating care delivery and transitions in care.Health Teaching and Health Promotion: Employing strategies to promote health and a safe environment.Evaluation: Evaluating progress toward attainment of outcomes.STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE:
The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position.QualificationsEDUCATION: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:1 year acute RN experience required, pediatric experience preferred.LICENSURE:Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.SPECIAL SKILLS:Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.PHYSICAL DEMAND: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.Additional Information:YNHHS Requisition ID: 121713
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