Pediatric Ambulatory RN; 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.

• Standards of Practice – The RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015). The RN collects assessment data, diagnoses, identifies expected outcomes, plans individualized care, implements the plan, coordinates care, teaches health, and evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Standards of Professional Performance – The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe competency in ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality of practice, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN engages in leadership appropriate to education and position, practices ethically, communicates effectively, collaborates with stakeholders, leads within the professional setting, seeks current knowledge, integrates evidence, contributes to quality nursing practice, evaluates nursing practice, utilizes resources, and practices in an environmentally safe manner.

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

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

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

Special Skills – Registered Nurse is a 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. Will be exposed 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 pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

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