AI summary
Registered Nurse role in Critical Care (ICU) Float Pool at Yale New Haven Health, providing end-to-end patient assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, and supervision across units as staffing/patient needs change. You’ll deliver specialized neuro/airway/ventilator care, act as charge nurse and preceptor, and uphold YNHHS values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. Standout perk: float-pool variety with opportunities to work across nursing units.
Key skills
ICU nursing (Neonatal ICU experience)Neuro patient assessment and careAirway management (including trached patients)Ventilator patient carePharyngeal/endotracheal/tracheostomy suctioningAssisting during special neuro proceduresCharge nurse leadership and delegationPrecepting and training new staffElectronic patient records (EHR) and computer proficiencyBLS certification
Salary not listed — comparable US ICU float-pool RN roles typically pay about $40–$65/hour (often higher with differentials), depending on region and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re a CT-licensed RN with at least 1 year of NICU ICU experience who’s confident floating between units, leading as charge when needed, and delivering high-acuity neuro/airway/vent care with strong teamwork and patient-centered values.
Why apply
- Float pool across nursing units
- Charge nurse and preceptor opportunities
- Mission- and values-driven health system
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 1 Year Neonatal ICU RN experience required. LICENSURE Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License SPECIAL SKILLS BLS Required