Pediatric RN; Registered Nurse
Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven, CT, United States
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, 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 the qualities of 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 patients and families at the center, always.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Standards of Practice: guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015) and involve assessing, diagnosing, identifying outcomes, planning, implementing, evaluating, coordinating care, teaching, and promoting health.
Standards of Professional Performance: guided by the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) and cover ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality of practice, and resource utilization.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Certification: All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or obtain it 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.
Licensure
Licensed and 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 and physical, mental, and emotional illness, end‑of‑life conditions, and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting. Must be able to assist in pushing, pulling, and lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
Additional Information
1 year acute RN experience strongly preferred. RN experience required.
Requisition ID
148637
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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, 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 the qualities of 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 patients and families at the center, always.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Standards of Practice: guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015) and involve assessing, diagnosing, identifying outcomes, planning, implementing, evaluating, coordinating care, teaching, and promoting health.
Standards of Professional Performance: guided by the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) and cover ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality of practice, and resource utilization.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Certification: All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or obtain it 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.
Licensure
Licensed and 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 and physical, mental, and emotional illness, end‑of‑life conditions, and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting. Must be able to assist in pushing, pulling, and lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
Additional Information
1 year acute RN experience strongly preferred. RN experience required.
Requisition ID
148637
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