Registered Nurse - Surgical Services in Bethany, CT

Overview

Join our dedicated team at Yale New Haven Health System, where every employee is vital to our mission of providing exceptional patient-centered care. We are committed to quality medical treatment that is tailored to the specific needs of each patient. As an integral member of our healthcare team, the Registered Nurse (RN) will embody our vision and values - integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion - in every aspect of their role.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we strive for excellence as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, focusing on comprehensive care that prioritizes patient needs. All staff members contribute to fostering access to continuous care and driving quality improvement initiatives.

The RN will practice within the scope of the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and adhere to the standards outlined by the American Nurses Association. This role emphasizes leadership, effective communication, collaboration, and a commitment to ensuring quality patient outcomes, all while maintaining respect for cultural diversity and individual patient preferences.

Responsibilities
• Utilize the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver competent nursing care.
• Collect and analyze patient data to identify actual and potential health issues.
• Develop, modify, and implement individualized care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Coordinate care delivery and transitions, ensuring effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Engage in health teaching and promotion strategies.
• Continuously evaluate patient progress towards health outcomes.
• Exemplify professional performance standards in ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practices, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education
Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred. BCLS certification required within one month of hire.

Experience
Intraoperative nursing experience is required, with a strong preference for candidates with cardiac OR experience.

Licensure
Must hold a current RN license in Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification is encouraged.

Special Skills
All RNs are invited to advance through our SPIRE clinical advancement program.

Physical Demands
The position requires prolonged standing, walking, and the ability to assist with patient lifting and movement. Exposure to infectious diseases, physical and emotional challenges, as well as end-of-life scenarios is expected. Candidates must be able to lift patients weighing from five to three hundred pounds frequently throughout their shift.

Additional Information

Intraoperative RN experience is essential, with a preference for cardiac OR specialty.