RN- Med Surg
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Middletown
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
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. Works Under The
Supervision Of The Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. The
Registered Nurse (Rn) Assesses, Plans, Implements, Evaluates And
Supervises Individual Patient Care On A Nursing Unit/Department
According To Unit Policies And Procedures. Provides Supervision Of
Non-Rn Personnel On The Assigned Unit. When Assuming The Charge
Role, Delegates And Supervises Unit Activities. May Be Requires To
Work On Other Nursing Units According To Distribution Of Staff And
Patients. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Requested In Order
To Maintain A High Level Of Service. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities 1. Assesses The Patient's Physical And
Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum
Of Care. 2. Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care
Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To
Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And
Healthcare Team In This Process. 3. Implements And Coordinates This
Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team. 4.
Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient's Response
To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As
Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated. 5. Plans For Education
After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The
Patient And Family. Provides Educational Opportunities And
Documents Outcomes. 6. Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff. 7.
Functions As A Charge Nurse. 8. Meets Performance Expectations For
Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And
Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review. 9. Performs
Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of
The Department/Unit. 10. Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The
Neuro Patient 11. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro
Assessment 12. Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway
Management Of The Neuro Patient 13. Demonstrates Skill And
Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient 14. Demonstrates
Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For
The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures 15. Demonstrates
Knowledge And Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program 16.
Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning
According To Established Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal,
Endotracheal, Tracheastomy 17. Demonstrates Skill And Understanding
In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace 18.
Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities
And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator Qualifications
EDUCATION Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; Bsn
Preferred. Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include
Electronic Patient Records. Must Have Ability To Use Internet For
Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients. LICENSURE Valid
State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License SPECIAL SKILLS Bls
Required YNHHS Requisition ID 162485
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, Middletown , RN- Med Surg, Healthcare , Middletown, Connecticut
