Smilow Cancer Hospital
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Infusion Nurse; Registered Nurse
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Smilow Cancer Hospital
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 as a registered nurse 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, 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, encompassing an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice • Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members • Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran We are an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015); includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation.
The RN adheres to the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015), encompassing ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health.
Qualifications
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 the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
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. Must assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from 5 to 300 pounds. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 167776
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Infusion Nurse; Registered Nurse
role at
Smilow Cancer Hospital
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 as a registered nurse 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, 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, encompassing an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice • Includes communicating and working collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members • Includes respecting the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran We are an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015); includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation.
The RN adheres to the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015), encompassing ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health.
Qualifications
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 the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.
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. Must assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from 5 to 300 pounds. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 167776
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