? [Urgent Search] RN (Nurse) Emergency Care Position Available In Western Connecticut, Connecticut

Job Description:

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee shouldunderstand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, andlive our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered,respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, asindividuals and professionals, every day. As an integral member ofthe Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, theRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission,vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highestlevel of patient centered care. The RN practices professionalnursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethicalframework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act,American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for NursingPractice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS ProfessionalPractice Model. The professional role of the RN is exemplified bythe qualities of leadership, delegation, collaboration, effectivecommunication, ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice ina framework outlined in our professional practice model, whichstates, “Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability”.We value Nursing Professional Governance, and use evidence and datato support our practice with the patient and family at the center,always.

The RN provides care that:

• Establishes and maintains atherapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses anunderstanding and integration of cultural and diversity intopractice
• Includes communicating and working collaboratively withthe patient, family and health care team members
• Includesrespecting the patient’s values, preferences, expressed needs andknowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection,in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities – 1.

STANDARDS OFPRACTICE RN

practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards ofPractice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competentlevel of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursingprocess components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomesidentification, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Assessment:

The registered nurse collects pertinent data andinformation relative to the healthcare consumer’s health orsituation

Diagnosis:

The RN analyzes the assessment data todetermine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues.

Outcomes Identification:

The RN identifies expected outcomes for aplan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.

Planning:

The RN develops and modifies a plan of care thatprescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.

Implementation:

The RN implements the identified plan.

Coordinationof Care:

The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care.

Health Teaching and Health Promotion:

The RN employs strategies topromote health and a safe environment.

Evaluation:

The RN evaluatesprogress toward attainment of outcomes. – 2.

STANDARDS OFPROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

The ANA Standards of ProfessionalPerformance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in theprofessional role, including activities related to: ethics,culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration,leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research,quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resourceutilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engagein professional role activities, including leadership, appropriateto their education and position. The RN is accountable to for theirprofessional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers,their peers and ultimately to society.

Ethics:

The RN practicesethically.

Culturally congruent practice:

The RN practices in amanner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusionprinciples.

Communication:

The RN communicates effectively in allareas of practice

Collaboration:

The RN collaborates withhealthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct ofnursing practice.

Leadership:

The RN leads within the professionalpractice setting and the profession.

Education:

the RN seeksknowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice andpromotes futuristic thinking.

Evidence-Based Practice and Research:

The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice

Quality of Practice:

The RN contributes to quality nursingpractice.

Professional Practice Evaluation:

The RN evaluates owns’and others’ nursing practice.

Resource Utilization:

The RN utilizesappropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-basednursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible

Environmental Health:

The RN practices in an environmentally safeand healthy manner. Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from anaccredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hiredregistered nurses must have current BCLS certification or mustobtain within one month of hire.

EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse is thefoundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged toadvance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. LICENSURELicensed and a currently registered nurse in the State ofConnecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Registered Nurse is the foundational job descriptionfor all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIREclinical advancement program.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolongedstanding; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposedto infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental andemotional 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 toassist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) tothree hundred (300) pounds. Additional Information A Minimum of 3years Intensive Care Experience Required YNHHS Requisition ID120707