Registered Nurse - Emergency Care Center

Overview\nAt Yale New Haven Health System, we believe every employee plays a crucial role in providing exceptional patient-centered care. Our mission is to deliver high-quality medical treatment while upholding our core values : integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and patient-centeredness. As a member of our healthcare team, you will be integral to a collaborative care dynamic that emphasizes coordinated and comprehensive treatment.\n\nOur organization is dedicated to fostering an environment where nurses can thrive and deliver the highest standards of care. Join us in our commitment to improving patient outcomes through leadership, teamwork, and evidence-based practices.\n\nThe Registered Nurse (RN) serves a vital role in our healthcare team, adhering to the ethical and legal frameworks outlined by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act. You will practice with autonomy and accountability while engaging in meaningful relationships with patients and their families.\n\nResponsibilities\n

• Standards of Practice : Utilize the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to deliver competent care.\n
• Coordination of Care : Ensure smooth transitions in patient care while fostering health education and promotion.\n
• Professional Performance : Engage in professional development by adhering to ethical guidelines, practicing culturally competent care, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.\n\nQualifications\n\nEducation : Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Current BCLS certification is mandatory within the first month of hire.\n\nExperience : All RNs are encouraged to pursue opportunities for advancement through the SPIRE clinical program.\n\nLicensure : Valid and active RN license in the State of Connecticut is required. Clinical specialty certification is highly encouraged.\n\nPhysical Demands : This role involves prolonged standing and walking, with physical demands that may include lifting and assisting patients weighing from 5 to 300 pounds. Be prepared for potential exposure to infectious diseases and the emotional challenges that come with patient care.\n\nNote : This position is unionized under the Connecticut Healthcare Associates Collective Bargaining Agreement. Experience in orthopedic nursing is preferred.\n\nLocation : Positioned within the Yale New Haven Health System, Bridgeport Hospital.