RN (Pre Operative) Registered Nurse in Clinton, CT

RN (Pre Operative) Registered Nurse at Yale New Haven Health summary:
The RN (Pre Operative) Registered Nurse provides patient-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions primarily for pre-operative and cardiac patients. The role includes supervising non-RN staff, functioning as a charge nurse, and educating patients and families while collaborating with the healthcare team. Candidates must hold a valid nursing license, be proficient in electronic health records, and demonstrate skills in patient assessment and care planning within a hospital setting.

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. Unit Specific Responsibilities
10.1 Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the care of the cardiac patient
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.

LICENSURE

Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS required

YNHHS Requisition ID

161950

Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Pre Operative Care, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Charge Nurse, Cardiac Nursing, Patient Education, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Electronic Health Records, BLS Certification

RN (Pre Operative) Registered Nurse at Yale New Haven Health summary:
The RN (Pre Operative) Registered Nurse provides patient-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions primarily for pre-operative and cardiac patients. The role includes supervising non-RN staff, functioning as a charge nurse, and educating patients and families while collaborating with the healthcare team. Candidates must hold a valid nursing license, be proficient in electronic health records, and demonstrate skills in patient assessment and care planning within a hospital setting.

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. Unit Specific Responsibilities
10.1 Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the care of the cardiac patient
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.

LICENSURE

Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license

SPECIAL SKILLS

BLS required

YNHHS Requisition ID

161950

Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Pre Operative Care, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Charge Nurse, Cardiac Nursing, Patient Education, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Electronic Health Records, BLS Certification