RN; Registered Nurse Pediatric Inpatient Psych

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 - 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 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 leadership, delegation, collaboration, effective communication, and 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, incorporates cultural and diversity considerations, communicates and collaborates with the patient, family and health care team, and respects the patient s values, preferences and needs in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Standards of Practice:
  The RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The Standards describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assessment: the RN collects pertinent data;
  Diagnosis: the RN analyzes data to determine actual and potential diagnoses;
  Outcomes Identification: the RN identifies expected outcomes;
  Planning: the RN develops and modifies a plan of care;
  Implementation: the RN implements the plan;
  Coordination of Care: the RN coordinates care delivery and transitions;
  Health Teaching and Health Promotion: the RN promotes health and a safe environment;
  Evaluation: the RN evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• 2. Standards of Professional Performance:
  The ANA Standards of Professional Performance 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, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN engages in professional role activities appropriate to education and position and is accountable to themselves, patients, peers and society.
  
  Ethics: the RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice: the RN practices in a manner that respects cultural diversity and inclusion. Communication: the RN communicates effectively.
  
  Collaboration:
  
  the RN collaborates with patients and other stakeholders. Leadership: the RN leads within the professional practice setting and profession.
  
  Education:
  
  the RN seeks knowledge and competence. Evidence-Based Practice and Research: the RN integrates evidence into practice. Quality of Practice: the RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: the RN evaluates nursing practice. Resource Utilization: the RN uses resources to plan and sustain safe, effective and fiscally responsible nursing services. Environmental Health: the RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. One year acute RN experience required. Mental health and pediatric experience preferred.

LICENSURE

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

SPECIAL SKILLS

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

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. May experience physical, mental and emotional stress, end-of-life situations, and death. Standing/walking for more than half the day. Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five to three hundred pounds.