RN - Transplant Unit
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: New Haven
Posted on: January 14, 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 Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial
Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
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. Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In
Collaboration With The Healthcare Team. 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. Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual
Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides
Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes. Functions As A
Preceptor To New Staff. Functions As A Charge Nurse. Meets
Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource
Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In
Performance Review. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed
To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit. Demonstrates
Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient Demonstrates Skill And
Knowledge In Neuro Assessment Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In
The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient Demonstrates Skill And
Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient Demonstrates Skill
And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The
Patient During Special Neuro Procedures Demonstrates Knowledge And
Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program Performs Pharynaeal,
Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established
Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And
Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace 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
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