REGISTERED NURSE; Registered Nurse: Mood Disorder Unit

Yale New Haven Health - New Haven, CT

Part-time - Entry Level

New Haven, CT

Hospitals

About the position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Mood Disorder Unit at Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) plays a crucial role in delivering patient-centered care while adhering to the organization's mission, vision, and values. The RN is responsible for practicing within the legal and ethical framework of nursing, ensuring quality outcomes through effective communication, collaboration, and leadership. This position requires the RN to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, integrating cultural and diversity considerations into care practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation.
• Analyze assessment data to determine actual and potential diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or situation.
• Develop and modify a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement the identified plan of care.
• Coordinate care delivery and transitions in care.
• Employ strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Engage in professional role activities, including leadership appropriate to education and position.
• Practice ethically and in a culturally congruent manner.
• Communicate effectively in all areas of practice.
• Collaborate with healthcare consumers and other key stakeholders in nursing practice.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.
• Licensed and currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a clinical setting related to mood disorders.
• Participation in the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

Benefits

• Part-time benefits eligibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.