Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Float
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSouth Street, Downtown, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
About Our Organization
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 or Clinical Coordinator to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care on a nursing unit. This role is critical for maintaining a high level of service and ensuring the smooth operation of the department.
In this position, you will function as a preceptor to new staff and may assume the charge role, delegating and supervising unit activities as needed. The role requires flexibility to work on other nursing units according to the distribution of staff and patients. You will demonstrate specialized skill and knowledge in the care of neuro patients, including airway management, tracheostomy care, and assisting physicians during special neuro procedures.
Hiring Process
Candidates must possess a valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License and BLS certification. One year of acute nursing experience is required; critical care or emergency experience is preferred. Applicants should be proficient in using computer software, including electronic patient records, and have the ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding patient care.
Equal Opportunity
We are an EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
Work location
Work model: On-site
South Street, Downtown, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Providence, 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_circleProvide care for tracheostomy patients and assist during special neuro procedures
- 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_circleDevelop, communicate, and document individualized plans of care involving the healthcare team
- check_circlePerform specialized neuro assessments and airway management for neuro patients
- check_circleUtilize equipment and demonstrate competency in TIA teaching program protocols
- check_circleFunction as a preceptor to new staff members
- check_circleManage patients on ventilators and those in halo braces
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
- verifiedBSN preferred
- verified1 year acute nursing 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. Critical Care or Emergency experience.
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In this Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Float at Yale New Haven Health role, you 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; provide care for tracheostomy patients and assist during special neuro procedures; and supervise non-rn personnel and delegate unit activities when serving as charge nurse.
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Yale New Haven Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred; 1 year acute nursing experience required; Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License; BLS required; and Proficient in use of computer software including Electronic Patient Records.
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Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Float at Yale New Haven Health is based in South Street, Downtown, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02903, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Yale New Haven Health has listed this Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Float role as on-site.
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Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Float 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 (RN) – ICU Float at Yale New Haven Health include BSN; Electronic Patient Records; Internet; Registered Nurse License; BLS; Neuro Assessment; Airway Management; and Trached Patient.
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