Operating Room RN - South Pavilion OR - Level 1 Trauma Center
Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: New Haven
Posted on: May 11, 2022
Job Description:
Requisition ID: 29373Location: New Haven, ConnecticutCategory:
NURSING-STAFF - OR/PERIOPERATIVEPosition Type: Full Time Benefits
EligibleDepartment: YSC SPORScheduled Hours: 36OverviewTo 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.As an integral member of the Yale New
Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered
Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values
and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient
centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a
registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established
by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association
Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for
Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. The professional
role of the RN is exemplified by the qualities of leadership,
delegation, collaboration, effective communication, ensuring
quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice in a framework outlined in
our professional practice model, which states, \"Achieving outcomes
through Autonomy and Accountability\". We value Nursing
Professional Governance, and use evidence and data to support our
practice with the patient and family at the center, always. The RN
provides care that: * Establishes and maintains a therapeutic
relationship with the patient and family encompasses an
understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into
practice * Includes communicating and working collaboratively with
the patient, family and health care team members * Includes
respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and
knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection,
in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation
process.EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities
- 1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope
and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards of Practice
describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by
utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis,
outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and
information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or
situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to
determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues.
Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a
plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that
prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan. Coordination
of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care.
Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to
promote health and a safe environment. Evaluation: The RN evaluates
progress toward attainment of outcomes.
- 2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE The ANA Standards of
Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of
behavior in the professional role, including activities related to:
ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication,
collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and
research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation,
resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected
to engage in professional role activities, including leadership,
appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable
to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare
consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN
practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: The RN
practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and
inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates
effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration: The RN
collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in
the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within
the professional practice setting and the profession. Education:
the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing
practice and promotes futuristic thinking. Evidence-Based Practice
and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into
practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing
practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns'
and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes
appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based
nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible
Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe
and healthy manner. QualificationsEDUCATIONGraduation from an
accredited School of Nursing. BSN or (demonstrated BSN enrollment
required with completion within three years of hire.) All newly
hired Registered Nurses must have current BCLS certification or
must obtain within one month of hire.EXPERIENCERegistered Nurse is
the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are
encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement
program.LICENSURELicensed and a currently registered nurse in the
State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly
encouraged.SPECIAL SKILLSRegistered Nurse is the foundational job
description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through
the SPIRE clinical advancement program.PHYSICAL DEMANDRequires
prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May
be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical,
mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and
death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care.
Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending,
reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to
assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to
three hundred (300) pounds. Additional Information PM22 YNHHS
Requisition ID29373
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health System, New Haven , Operating Room RN - South Pavilion OR - Level 1 Trauma Center, Healthcare , New Haven, Connecticut
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