Job Description

RN - Surgery / Surgical Services at Yale New Haven Health summary:

The RN - Surgery / Surgical Services provides comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans. The role involves supervising non-RN personnel, serving as a charge nurse, and performing specialized neuro patient care and airway management. The position requires collaboration with healthcare teams, patient education, and adherence to unit policies to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

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. Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient

11. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment

12. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient

13. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient

14. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures

15. Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program

16. Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy

17. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace

18. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator


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.


EXPERIENCE


N/A


LICENSURE


Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License


SPECIAL SKILLS


BLS Required

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Surgical Nursing, Patient Care, Neuro Patient Care, Airway Management, Charge Nurse, Care Plan Development, Patient Education, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Electronic Patient Records

Job Tags

Internship,

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