Critical Care RN - Surgical / SICU
Yale New Haven Hospital
Middletown, CT
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Nursing, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Customer Support/Service, Documentation Plan, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Internet Search, Internet Technology, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Registered Nurse (RN), Resource Utilization, Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU), Team Player, Tracheotomy, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Ventilator
LOCATION
Middletown, CT
POSTED
Today
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
- Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
- 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.
- Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
- 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.
- Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
- Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
- Functions As A Charge Nurse.
- Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
- Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
- Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient
- Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment
- Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient
- Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient
- Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures
- Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program
- Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
- Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace
- 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
N/A
LICENSURE
Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
SPECIAL SKILLS
BLS Required
Additional Information
Med/Surg RN experience required.
About the Company
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Yale New Haven Hospital
Yale-New Haven Hospital (YNHH) is a 1,541 bed, not-for-profit academic medical center. Located on the Connecticut shoreline, YNHH is the primary teaching site for Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing.
Founded in 1826, Yale-New Haven Hospital is the largest hospital in Yale New Haven Health System, which includes both Bridgeport and Greenwich Hospitals and their affiliated outpatient facilities in New Haven and Fairfield Counties. The health system also includes a physician organization, Northeast Medical Group.
Consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital's faculty and community physicians practice in more than 100 specialties. The hospital has a level one trauma center, comprehensive transplant center, and both a certified heart and stroke center. The medical center also includes Smilow Cancer Hospital and its affiliated Yale Cancer Center, one of only 41 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S., and the largest between New York and Boston.
We care for our smallest patients at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, and the hospital's psychiatric services are ranked in the top ten nationally. Yale-New Haven Hospital is also a Magnet Hospital, a designation of excellence in nursing practice.
We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice, consistently recognized by Working Mother Magazine, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and Family Digest. YNHH has also been recognized for advances in technology as one of the most wired health care facilities.
Technologically advanced, patient-focused and committed to our employees, Yale-New Haven Hospital provides a dynamic, exciting work environment. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including a day care center and a fitness center are only the beginning. You will be able to explore your full potential within a supportive learning environment where staff engagement and contributions are valued and recognized.
Valuing the growth and development of our staff, we have both an on-site career counselor and a tuition reimbursement program for continuing education. Yale-New Haven Hospital also has reward and recognition programs for staff that consistently excel.
Consider joining our organization … check out our website at www.ynhh.org.
Founded in 1826, Yale-New Haven Hospital is the largest hospital in Yale New Haven Health System, which includes both Bridgeport and Greenwich Hospitals and their affiliated outpatient facilities in New Haven and Fairfield Counties. The health system also includes a physician organization, Northeast Medical Group.
Consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital's faculty and community physicians practice in more than 100 specialties. The hospital has a level one trauma center, comprehensive transplant center, and both a certified heart and stroke center. The medical center also includes Smilow Cancer Hospital and its affiliated Yale Cancer Center, one of only 41 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S., and the largest between New York and Boston.
We care for our smallest patients at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital, and the hospital's psychiatric services are ranked in the top ten nationally. Yale-New Haven Hospital is also a Magnet Hospital, a designation of excellence in nursing practice.
We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice, consistently recognized by Working Mother Magazine, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and Family Digest. YNHH has also been recognized for advances in technology as one of the most wired health care facilities.
Technologically advanced, patient-focused and committed to our employees, Yale-New Haven Hospital provides a dynamic, exciting work environment. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including a day care center and a fitness center are only the beginning. You will be able to explore your full potential within a supportive learning environment where staff engagement and contributions are valued and recognized.
Valuing the growth and development of our staff, we have both an on-site career counselor and a tuition reimbursement program for continuing education. Yale-New Haven Hospital also has reward and recognition programs for staff that consistently excel.
Consider joining our organization … check out our website at www.ynhh.org.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1826
WEBSITE
http://www.ynhh.org