Registered Nurse Critical Care (ICU) - Float Pool
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 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
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