Health Care Nurse

Health Care Nurse (RN) at Yale New Haven Health System. Provides patient-centered care guided by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards, and YNHHS Professional Practice Model. Responsibilities include establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families, communicating and collaborating with the health care team, and applying nursing process steps (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, evaluation) to develop and modify care plans. Emphasizes cultural diversity, ethical practice, leadership, and quality improvement to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Unit-specific context includes HVC Cardiac Medical Intermediate Care, Cardiac Surgery Intermediate Care/Step Down, and related cardiovascular units. Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current CT RN licensure.