AI summary
Registered Nurse Float - Critical Care role at Yale New Haven Health, providing hands-on critical care nursing across units based on staffing and patient needs. You’ll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, supervise non-RN staff, and may take charge nurse and preceptor responsibilities. Standout focus includes neuro/airway/ventilator and trach patient care competencies.
Key skills
Registered Nurse (RN) acute care nursingCritical care nursingNeuro assessmentAirway managementVentilator patient careTracheostomy care and suctioning (pharyngeal/endotracheal/tracheostomy)Electronic patient records (EHR) / computer software proficiencyBLS certificationCharge nurse delegation and supervisionPatient and family education planning/documentation
Salary not listed — comparable US critical care float RN roles typically pay about $32-$50/hour (often higher with differentials), depending on experience and facility.
You'll thrive here if you’re a patient-centered acute-care RN who can float between units, stay calm in critical situations, and collaborate closely while supervising others when needed.
Why apply
- Float across units as needed
- Charge nurse and preceptor opportunities
- Strong neuro and airway focus
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 acute nursing experience required.
LICENSURE
Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
SPECIAL SKILLS
BLS Required
Additional Information
1 Year Acute RN Experience Required.
Critical Care or Emergency experience preferred.
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 acute nursing experience required.
LICENSURE
Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
SPECIAL SKILLS
BLS Required
Additional Information
1 Year Acute RN Experience Required.
Critical Care or Emergency experience preferred.