REGISTERED NURSE-ICU-Milford Campus
Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: Milford
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: 37311Location: Milford, ConnecticutCategory:
NURSING-STAFFPosition Type: Full Time Benefits EligibleDepartment:
MC ICUScheduled Hours: 36OverviewTo 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.At
Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical
care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the
patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a
Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting
where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees
of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and
contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous,
comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the
care provided to their patients.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 professional nursing as a
registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established
by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association
Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for
Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional
role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership,
delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring
quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in
our professional practice model, which states, \"Achieving outcomes
through Autonomy and Accountability\". We value Nursing
Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our
practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN
provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic
relationship with the patient and family encompasses an
understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into
practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with
the patient, family and health care team members * Includes
respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and
knowledge 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 OF
PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of
Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice describe a competent
level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing
process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes
identification, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and
information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or
situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to
determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues.
Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a
plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that
prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination
of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care.
Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to
promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates
progress toward attainment of outcomes.2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015)
describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role,
including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent
practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education,
evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice
professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and
environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional
role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their
education and position. The RN is accountable to for their
professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers,
their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices
ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN practices in a
manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion
principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all
areas of practice Collaboration: The RN collaborates with
healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of
nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional
practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks
knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and
promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice and Research:
The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice
Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing
practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns'
and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes
appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based
nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible
Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe
and healthy manner. QualificationsEDUCATIONGraduation from an
accredited School of Nursing.EXPERIENCEAcute RN experience and
telemetry experience required. Critical care RN experience
preferred.Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for
all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE
clinical advancement program.LICENSURELicensed and a currently
registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty
certification highly encouraged.SPECIAL SKILLSRegistered Nurse is
the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are
encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement
program.PHYSICAL DEMANDRequires prolonged standing; walking; use of
sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases.
Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional 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 to assist pushing/pulling/lifting
patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
Additional Information THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CONNECTICUT
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT PM22 YNHHS
Requisition ID37311PI184928069
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health System, Milford , REGISTERED NURSE-ICU-Milford Campus, Healthcare , Milford, Connecticut
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