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 within the legal and ethical frameworks 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 leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice within our professional practice model, "Achieving outcomes through Autonomy and Accountability." We value Nursing Professional Governance and utilize evidence and data to support our practice, always placing the patient and family at the center.
The RN provides care that:
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family, incorporating cultural and diversity considerations.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with the patient, family, and healthcare team members.
- Respects the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs, and knowledge of their healthcare situation in holistic data collection, care planning, and evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Standards of Practice: RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). It involves assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, health teaching, health promotion, and evaluation to ensure competent nursing care.
- Standards of Professional Performance: The RN demonstrates competent behavior in ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, professional evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is accountable for their professional actions, practicing ethically and promoting diversity and inclusion.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred. Current BCLS certification required within one month of hire.
Experience: All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical program.
Licensure: Licensed and registered in Connecticut; specialty certification encouraged.
Skills: Foundational RN skills; commitment to professional growth.
Physical Demands
Prolonged standing, walking, sensory use, exposure to infectious diseases, physical, mental, and emotional challenges, assisting with patient mobility, and lifting requirements.
Additional Information
Interest in fast-paced, high-acuity cardiac units, teamwork, compassionate care, attention to safety and quality.