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Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit

Yale New Haven Health

East Norwalk, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Clinical Nursing, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Critical Care, Customer Support/Service, Documentation Plan, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Nursing, Healthcare, Internet Search, Internet Technology, Maintain Compliance, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Resource Utilization, Team Player, Tracheotomy, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Ventilator
LOCATION
East Norwalk, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit at Yale New Haven Health summary:

The Registered Nurse (ICU Float Unit) provides patient-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for critically ill patients. The role involves supervising non-RN staff, functioning as a charge nurse, and demonstrating specialized skills in neuro patient care, airway management, and use of medical equipment such as ventilators and tracheostomy care. The nurse also educates patients and families, coordinates with healthcare teams, and ensures adherence to unit policies and 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 acute nursing experience required.

LICENSURE

Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS Required

Additional Information

1 Year Acute RN Experience Required. Critical Care or Emergency experience preferred.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, ICU Nurse, Critical Care, Float Nurse, Neuro Patient Care, Ventilator Care, Tracheostomy Nursing, Patient Education, Acute Care Nursing, Healthcare Team Collaboration

About the Company

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Yale New Haven Health