Surgical Nurse (RN) / OR Surgical RN
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
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.
EXPERIENCE N/A LICENSURE Valid State Of Connecticut Registered
Nurse License SPECIAL SKILLS BLS Required
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, Chattanooga , Surgical Nurse (RN) / OR Surgical RN, Healthcare , Bridgeport, Tennessee
