Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onTiffany Circle, Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, 02806, United States
About Our Mission
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.
About the Role
The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care on a nursing unit or department according to unit policies and procedures. This role involves providing supervision of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit and may require assuming the charge role to delegate and supervise unit activities. The position may also require working on other nursing units based on the distribution of staff and patients.
This specific role focuses on the care of neuro patients. The nurse demonstrates skill and knowledge in neuro assessment, airway management, caring for tracheostomy patients, and assisting physicians during special neuro procedures. Responsibilities include performing pharyngeal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning, caring for patients in a halo brace, and managing patients on a ventilator. The role also involves functioning as a preceptor to new staff and meeting performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff development.
Equal Opportunity
YNHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran). We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Tiffany Circle, Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, 02806, United States
Barrington, Rhode Island
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleImplement and coordinate care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
- check_circleEvaluate care effectiveness and revise plans based on patient response and discharge readiness
- check_circleManage care for neuro patients including airway management and tracheostomy care
- check_circleSupervise non-RN personnel and delegate unit activities when serving as Charge Nurse
- check_circleAssess patient physical and psychosocial conditions throughout the continuum of care
- check_circlePlan and provide patient and family education based on assessed learning needs
- check_circlePerform pharyngeal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning according to policy
- check_circleAssist physicians and care for patients during special neuro procedures
- check_circleDevelop, communicate, and document individualized plans of care involving the healthcare team
- check_circleFunction as a preceptor to new staff members
- check_circleOperate and care for patients using ventilators and halo braces
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
- verifiedBSN preferred
- verified1 Year Neonatal ICU RN experience required
- verifiedValid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
- verifiedBLS required
- verifiedProficient in use of computer software including Electronic Patient Records
- verifiedAbility to use Internet for literature searches
Nice to Have
BSN degree
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Frequently asked questions about Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit at Yale New Haven Health
What does a Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit at Yale New Haven Health do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit at Yale New Haven Health will implement and coordinate care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team; evaluate care effectiveness and revise plans based on patient response and discharge readiness; manage care for neuro patients including airway management and tracheostomy care; and supervise non-rn personnel and delegate unit activities when serving as charge nurse.
What are the requirements for this Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit role?expand_more
To qualify for the Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit at Yale New Haven Health position, applicants should have: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred; 1 Year Neonatal ICU RN experience required; Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License; BLS required; and Proficient in use of computer software including Electronic Patient Records.
Where is the Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit role at Yale New Haven Health located?expand_more
Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit at Yale New Haven Health is based in Tiffany Circle, Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, 02806, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Yale New Haven Health has listed this Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit role as on-site.
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Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit at Yale New Haven Health typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Registered Nurse – ICU Float Unit at Yale New Haven Health include BSN; Electronic Patient Records; Internet; Neonatal Icu; Registered Nurse; BLS; Neuro Assessment; and Airway Management.
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