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 within the legal and ethical frameworks established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics, and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The role of the RN is characterized by leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and a focus on quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses operate under the framework of our professional practice model, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability." We emphasize 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 therapeutic relationships with patients and families, incorporating cultural diversity into practice.
* Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
* Respects patient values, preferences, expressed needs, and healthcare knowledge during data collection, care planning, and evaluation.
Responsibilities
1. Standards of Practice: RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015), which define competent nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN collects pertinent data, analyzes it, identifies outcomes, develops and modifies care plans, implements strategies, coordinates care, promotes health and safety, and evaluates progress.
2. Standards of Professional Performance: The RN demonstrates professionalism in ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality assurance, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is accountable for their actions and practices ethically, inclusively, effectively, and responsibly, seeking ongoing knowledge and improvement.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred. Current BCLS certification required within one month of hire.
Experience: All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical program; a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience is required.
Licensure: Current RN license in Connecticut; specialty certification encouraged.
Special Skills
Same as above; encouraged to pursue SPIRE program for advancement.
Physical Demands
Prolonged standing, walking, sensory engagement, exposure to infectious diseases, emotional and physical stress, and physical exertion including lifting patients up to 300 pounds.
Additional Information
A minimum of 3 years ICU experience required.
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