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Critical Care Float Nurse / Float RN (ICU)

Yale New Haven Health

East Norwalk, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Nursing, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Critical Care, Customer Support/Service, Documentation Plan, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Nursing, Healthcare, Intensive Care, Internet Search, Internet Technology, Medical Assistance, Medical Billing, Medical Treatment, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Registered Nurse (RN), Resource Utilization, Team Player, Tracheotomy, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Ventilator
LOCATION
East Norwalk, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Critical Care Float Nurse / Float RN (ICU) at Yale New Haven Health summary:

The Critical Care Float Nurse provides specialized nursing care primarily in the intensive care unit, focusing on neuro patients and airway management. Responsibilities include patient assessment, individualized care planning, supervising non-RN staff, serving as a charge nurse, and precepting new employees. The role requires a registered nurse licensed in Connecticut with at least one year of NICU/ICU experience and skills in various advanced clinical procedures.

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. Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient
  11. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment
  12. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient
  13. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient
  14. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures
  15. Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program
  16. Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
  17. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace
  18. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator

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

1 Year NNICU RN experience required.

LICENSURE

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS Required


Keywords:

critical care nurse, float nurse, ICU nurse, neuro patient care, ventilator care, tracheostomy suctioning, patient assessment, charge nurse, registered nurse licensed, BLS certified

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Yale New Haven Health