Registered Nurse – Yale New Haven Health
About The Position
Yale New Haven Hospital is a 1,541-bed, nationally ranked, JCAHO-accredited academic medical center affiliated with Yale School of Medicine. Registered Nurses provide patient-centered care to patients with a range of healthcare needs by assessing conditions, planning and delivering nursing care, monitoring outcomes, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support safe, high-quality care. Nurses are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. The role includes comprehensive patient assessment and monitoring, creating and evaluating individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, coordinating tests and transitions, responding to emergencies, operating clinical equipment, educating patients and families, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining accurate electronic health records while following hospital safety and infection-control standards.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed and currently registered as a nurse in the State of Connecticut.
- Current BCLS certification, or obtain it within one month of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
- Registered Nurses are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and collect and analyze patient information to identify care needs, establish outcomes, and develop or modify care plans.
- Monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatments and medications; recognize changes in status and respond promptly to signs of decline or complications.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with orders, hospital policies, and nursing standards.
- Coordinate diagnostic tests, procedures, and care transitions.
- Respond to patient emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Operate patient monitoring systems, infusion pumps, and other clinical equipment appropriate to the care setting.
- Establish therapeutic relationships and educate patients and families about treatments, recovery, safety, and ongoing health management.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, communicate changes in patient status, and collaborate on care plans that respect patient values, preferences, and expressed needs.
- Demonstrate leadership, appropriate delegation, and effective communication to support quality patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records and adhere to hospital protocols, infection-control, and safety standards.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Care management and employee wellness initiatives.
- Employee and dependent life insurance.
- PTO accrues hourly based on actual hours worked and includes vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Retirement Security Program with employer contributions.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
- Professional development and continuing education.
- Adoption Assistance Program.
- Employee & Family Resources Program (EFR).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
