Critical Care Float Nurse / Float RN (ICU)
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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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 Insertion And Maintenance Of Neonatal
Peripheral Intravenous Lines, Obtaining Neonatal Lab Samples And
Maintenance Of Central Intravenous Lines. - 11. Demonstrates
Competency In Management Of Neonates Requiring Respiratory System
Support, E.G. Suctioning, Chest Pt. - 12. Demonstrates Competency
In Initial Care And Stabilization Of Neonates At High-Risk
Deliveries - 13. Demonstrates Competency When Functioning As Rn For
Neonatal Transport. - 14. Incorporates Principles Of
Developmentally Supportive And Family Centered Care. - 15. Supports
breast feeding in the NICU through assistance, instruction and
collaboration with Lactation Consultant when indicated.
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.
EXPERIENCE Recent Level 2 Or 3 Experience preferred. LICENSURE
Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License SPECIAL SKILLS
Bls Required. Nrp Required Within Six Months Of Hire. NICU
Certification Required Within Two Years After Completion Of
Orientation. For Those Employed As Of Edit Date, Nicu Certification
Required By 4/1/17. YNHHS Requisition ID 168424
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, Chattanooga , Critical Care Float Nurse / Float RN (ICU), Healthcare , Bridgeport, Tennessee
