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 frameworks 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 role of the RN includes leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and ensuring quality outcomes.
YNHHS nurses practice according to our professional practice model, which states, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability." We value Nursing Professional Governance and utilize evidence and data to support our practice, always centered on the patient and family. The RN provides care that:
* Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families, incorporating cultural and diversity considerations.
* Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
* Respects patients' values, preferences, expressed needs, and healthcare knowledge in holistic data collection, care planning, and evaluation.
Responsibilities
1. Standards of Practice: RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe competent nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This includes collecting pertinent data, analyzing assessment data, identifying outcomes, developing and modifying care plans, implementing plans, coordinating care, promoting health and safety, and evaluating progress.
2. Standards of Professional Performance: The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) outline expected behaviors in ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional activities appropriate to their education and role, practicing ethically, respecting diversity, communicating effectively, leading, seeking knowledge, integrating evidence into practice, contributing to quality, and practicing in an environmentally safe manner.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. All newly hired RNs must have current BCLS certification or obtain it within one month of hire.
Experience: All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
Licensure: Licensed and currently registered in Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification is highly encouraged.
Special Skills: Basic nursing skills; opportunity for advancement through SPIRE program.
Physical Demands
Prolonged standing, walking, and use of sight, hearing, and touch. Exposure to infectious diseases, physical, mental, and emotional illness, end-of-life conditions, and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury. Ability to assist with patients weighing from 5 to 300 pounds.
Additional Information
Interest in working in a fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac unit with urgent care. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Provide compassionate care and ensure a positive patient experience. Attention to detail is essential to meet safety and quality goals.
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