Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Overview

To 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 within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, the 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, and ensuring quality outcomes. YNHHS nurses practice within 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 practice with the patient and family at the center, always.

The RN provides care that establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship, includes communication and collaboration with the patient, family, and health‑care team, respects patient values and preferences, and integrates cultural diversity into practice.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 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. The RN collects pertinent data, analyzes it to determine diagnoses, identifies expected outcomes, develops and modifies a plan of care, implements the plan, coordinates care delivery and transitions, promotes health and a safe environment, and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE:
  The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice and research, quality of practice, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in these activities, be accountable for professional actions, practice ethically, respect cultural diversity, communicate effectively, collaborate with stakeholders, lead within the professional setting, seek knowledge and competence, integrate evidence and research, contribute to quality nursing practice, evaluate own and others’ practice, utilize resources prudently, and practice in an environmentally safe manner.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain it within one month of hire.

Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.

Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

Requires prolonged standing, walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Exposure 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 in pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

Endoscopy experience required.

YNHHS Requisition