Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Float Pool
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onTown Center Drive, Stamford Town Center, Stamford, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06902, United States
About YNHHS
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 care, 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 or Clinical Coordinator to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care on a nursing unit. This role involves providing supervision to non-RN personnel and, when assuming the charge role, delegating and supervising unit activities. The position may require working on other nursing units based on staff and patient distribution to maintain a high level of service.
Unit Context
Heart and Vascular Cardiac ICU (5-1 SP)
The Cardiac ICU is a fast-paced, high-acuity, 14-bed critical care unit caring for adult patients with complex cardiac and medical diagnoses, including myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, unstable arrhythmias, and heart failure. Patients are treated with medical and interventional management. Nursing staff are trained in advanced heart failure management, including short- and long-term mechanical circulatory support (such as intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella catheters, and LVADs) and evaluation for advanced therapies and transplantation.
RN-HVC Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU/WP3)
The Cardiothoracic ICU is an 18-bed cardiac surgery unit specializing in care for complex post-operative patients, including CABG, valve replacements, aortic dissection repairs, heart transplants, and LVAD implantations. This is the only unit in the YNHH health system that cares for patients requiring ECMO (VV or VA). Patients may also require additional devices including IABP, Impella/VADs, and/or CRRT. Nurses are trained on specific devices based on previous experience, skill progression, and critical thinking expectations.
HVC Cardiovascular ICU and Stepdown (5-4 SP)
This 14-bed hybrid unit consists of 8 ICU and 6 stepdown beds. The ICU specializes in caring for patients post-complex vascular surgery, such as aortic repairs, and post-cardiac surgery patients like CABG and valve replacements. The stepdown beds care for patients with a variety of complex heart and vascular diagnoses.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Town Center Drive, Stamford Town Center, Stamford, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, 06902, United States
Stamford, Connecticut
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleImplement and coordinate care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
- check_circlePlan and provide patient and family education based on learning needs
- check_circleFunction as a preceptor to new staff members
- check_circleProvide care for patients with complex cardiac diagnoses and mechanical circulatory support devices
- 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_circlePerform pharyngeal, endotracheal, and tracheostomy suctioning per policy
- check_circleDevelop, communicate, and document individualized plans of care involving patients and families
- check_circleEvaluate care effectiveness, patient response, and readiness for discharge
- check_circleAssist physicians during special neuro procedures and care for patients in halo braces
- check_circleManage care for patients on ventilators and those with tracheostomies
Requirements
- verifiedGraduation from an accredited school of nursing
- verifiedBSN preferred
- verifiedCurrent BCLS certification or obtain within one month of hire
- verifiedLicensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut
Nice to Have
BSN degree. Clinical specialty certification.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleRetirement savings plan with employer contributionscheck_circlePaid time off and flexible scheduling options
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