Job Description
Job Description
University Job Title
Registered Nurse 2
Bargaining Unit None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type Full time
Duration Type Regular
Compensation Grade Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile Registered Nurse 2 (24)
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Searchable Job Family Administration, Clinical
Total # of hours to be worked: 37.5
Work Week Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location West Campus
Worksite Address West Campus
Orange, CT 06477
Work Model On-site
Position Focus Provide specialized nursing support to the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Division, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. Work responsibilities include clinical care team, procedure/recovery rooms and third party activities. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to cover clinical locations in New Haven, CT and Westport, CT and weekends/holidays on rotational basis. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to meet the needs of the 7 days/week clinical practice, with rotational coverage.
Essential Duties - Performs physical assessments of patients, including triage duties and advises on treatment or course of action. 2. Identifies and evaluates nursing services problems and develops and implements appropriate programs and services, including assessing staffing needs and arranging coverage as needed. 3. Develops, implements, and manages nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians. 4. Instructs patients and families in proper treatment and advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. 5. Provides leadership, guidance, direction to clinical staff, and collaborates with nursing at all levels. 6. Determines standards for quality assurance and infection control procedures; trains staff in universal and isolation precautions in the area of infection control. 7. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic measures in collaboration with physicians. 8. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and nursing services. 9. Records patients’ medical histories and symptoms, performs diagnostic tests and analyzes results, operates medical machinery, administers treatment and medications, and coordinates with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; assures all procedures for maintaining patient confidentiality are maintained per HIPAA guidelines. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education And Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and two years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1 Strong focus on superior customer service to our patients and faculty.
Required Skill/Ability 2 Extreme attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Skill/Ability 3 Ability to learn conscious sedation procedures.
Required Skill/Ability 4 Ability to learn/teach medical protocols to patients.
Preferred Education, Experience And Skills Infertility experience preferred. Previous conscious sedation experience preferred. Previous experience teaching medical protocols to patients.
Required Licenses Or Certifications Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible. Current CPR certification.
Drug Screen No
Health Screening No
Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Care Worker This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.
Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Weekend work,