Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical-Surgical provides compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions based on professional and ethical standards. This position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and cultural competence within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve the best health outcomes for patients.\n\nAt our healthcare organization, we embody the vision, mission, and values which include integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. These principles guide our everyday actions as professionals.\n\nOur commitment lies in delivering tailored medical care that focuses on the unique needs of each patient. We aspire to excel as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, offering healthcare in an environment where patients remain at the core of their care team. Every team member plays a vital role in enhancing access, ensuring continuous care, and driving quality improvement for our patients.\n\nAs a valued member of our healthcare team, the RN upholds the mission and values to provide the highest level of patient-centered care. The RN practices within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice. Key qualities of this role include leadership, effective communication, collaboration, and a focus on quality outcomes.\n\nThe RN provides care that : \n

• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and families.\n
• Integrates understanding of cultural diversity into practice.\n
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members in care processes.\n
• Respects patient values, preferences, and expressed needs during care provision.\n\nResponsibilities : \n
• Standards of Practice : Guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the RN employs the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, evaluation, coordination of care, health teaching, and health promotion.\n
• Standards of Professional Performance : The RN is accountable for practicing ethically, communicating effectively, collaborating with key stakeholders, leading within the practice setting, seeking continued education, and integrating evidence and research into practice.\n\nQualifications : \n\nEducation : Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required, with a BSN preferred. Current BCLS certification is mandatory within one month of hire.\n\nExperience : This description serves as a foundation for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to pursue advancement through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.\n\nLicensure : Candidates must be a licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification is highly encouraged.\n\nSpecial Skills : As foundational contributors, all RNs should aim to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.\n\nPhysical Demands : This role requires prolonged periods of standing and walking, as well as the use of sight, hearing, and touch. RNs may encounter infectious diseases and have exposure to various physical and emotional challenges during patient care.\n\nAdditional Information : \n\nThis position falls under the Connecticut Healthcare Associates Collective Bargaining Agreement. Orthopedic RN experience is preferred.\n\nYNHHS Requisition ID : 162257