Cardiology RN; Registered Nurse hour shifts in Fairfield, CT

Position: Cardiology RN; Registered Nurse - 4 days, 10-hour shifts Cardiology RN; Registered Nurse - 4 days, 10-hour shifts 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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. 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, integrates cultural and diversity considerations into practice, communicates and works collaboratively with the patient, family and health‑care team, and respects the patient’s values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge in holistic data collection, in formulating health‑care outcomes and in the evaluation process. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities • 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 issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or 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. • 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, 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 themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Responsibilities include ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. • May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. EXPERIENCE Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. LICENSURE Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of employment. PHYSICAL DEMAND Requires prolonged standing and 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 in pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds. YNHHS Requisition 165610 Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr