Registered Nurse - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)

At Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS), we believe that every employee plays a vital role in our mission. We are committed to our vision and values—integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. These principles guide our actions every day, ensuring that we provide the highest level of care to our patients.

As a Registered Professional Nurse (RN), you will be an essential part of our healthcare team, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. You will practice within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association. Your role will embody leadership, collaboration, and effective communication, all while ensuring quality outcomes.

Your Responsibilities

As an RN, you will :

• Standards of Practice : Utilize the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide competent nursing care.
• Assessment : Collect relevant data regarding the healthcare consumer's health.
• Diagnosis : Analyze assessment data to identify actual and potential health issues.
• Outcomes Identification : Establish expected outcomes tailored to the healthcare consumer.
• Planning : Develop and modify care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Implementation : Execute the identified care plan effectively.
• Coordination of Care : Ensure seamless transitions in care delivery.
• Health Teaching and Promotion : Advocate for health and safety within the community.
• Evaluation : Assess progress towards achieving health outcomes.

Standards of Professional Performance

In your professional role, you will :

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should have :

Working Conditions

This role requires :

Why Join Us?

At YNHHS, you will find a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages your professional growth. We offer :

Become a part of our mission to provide exceptional healthcare. Together, we can make a difference!

YNHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.