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Registered Nurse Critical Care (ICU) – Float Pool

Yale New Haven Health

West Hartford, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Nursing, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Critical Care, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Customer Support/Service, Documentation Plan, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Nursing, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Internet Search, Internet Technology, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Registered Nurse (RN), Resource Utilization, Team Player, Tracheotomy, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Ventilator
LOCATION
West Hartford, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Registered Nurse Critical Care (ICU) – Float Pool at Yale New Haven Health summary:

The Registered Nurse Critical Care (ICU) – Float Pool provides comprehensive nursing care in intensive care units, focusing on neuro and airway management. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while supervising non-RN staff and serving as charge nurse when required. The nurse collaborates with healthcare teams and educates patients and families, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and adherence to hospital policies.

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

Additional Information

Med/Surg RN experience required.

Keywords:

critical care nurse, ICU nurse, neuro assessment, airway management, ventilator care, patient care planning, registered nurse license, float pool nurse, nursing supervision, patient education

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