Cardiovascular Care Registered Nurse

The role involves providing patient-centered cardiovascular care as a Registered Nurse within the Yale New Haven Health System, following the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act. Responsibilities include establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families, collaborating with the healthcare team, respecting patient values, and employing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, evaluation). The unit context covers cardiovascular medicine and postoperative cardiac care across multiple specialized units; the nurse is accountable for ethics, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement while delivering safe, fiscally responsible care. The posting emphasizes professional governance, autonomy, accountability, and alignment with organizational standards for nursing practice.