Virtual Registered Nurse

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.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

1. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE RN practice is guided by the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2015).
1. 1 The Standards of Practice describe a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by utilizing the nursing process components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning,
implementation, and evaluation. Assessment: The registered nurse collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or situation Diagnosis: The RN analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual and potential diagnoses or the issues. Outcomes Identification: The RN identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
1 .2 Planning: The RN develops and modifies a plan of care that prescribes strategies and alternatives to
attain expected outcomes. Implementation: The RN implements the identified plan.
1 .3 Coordination of Care: The RN coordinates care delivery and transitions in care. Health Teaching and Health Promotion: The RN employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
1 .4 Evaluation: The RN evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

2. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE

2. 1 The ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2015) describe a competent level of behavior in the professional role, including activities related to: ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. The RN is expected to engage in professional role activities, including leadership, appropriate to their education and position. The RN is accountable to for their professional actions to themselves, their healthcare consumers, their peers and ultimately to society. Ethics: The RN practices ethically. Culturally congruent practice.

2 .2 The RN practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Communication: The RN communicates effectively in all areas of practice Collaboration : The RN collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice. Leadership: The RN leads within the professional practice setting and the profession. Education: the RN seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking.

2 .3 Evidence-Based Practice and Research: The RN integrates evidence and research findings into practice Quality of Practice: The RN contributes to quality nursing practice. Professional Practice Evaluation: The RN evaluates owns' and others' nursing practice. Resource Utilization: The RN utilizes appropriate resources to plan provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective and fiscally responsible Environmental Health: The RN practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

EDUCATION (number of years and type required to perform the position duties): Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN or (demonstrated BSN enrollment required with completion within 3 years of hire) A newly hired Registered Nurse must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.

EXPERIENCE (number of years and type required to meet an acceptable level of performance): Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program. Three (3) to five (5) years clinical practice experience. Nurse Preceptor experience preferred. Minimum of three (3) years' experience with the use of an electronic health record (Epic preferred)
- Strong Computer Skills. Proficient with Windows applications.
- Excellent organizational, communication skills, and mentor/preceptor skills.
- Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a collaborative team .

SPECIAL SKILLS: Knowledgeable and experienced with the use of telehealth technology Serves as subject matter expert and education expert on hospital and system initiatives (policy, procedures & nursing practice) Self-motivated and able to work autonomously

ACCOUNTABILITY (how this position is held accountable for such as goals achievement, budget adherence, or other areas of accountability): In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).

COMPLEXITY (describe planning, problem solving, decision making, creative activity, or other special factors inherent in the responsibilities of this position): In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.

Three to five years clinical experience. Experience and comfort with EMR and computer technology. Preceptor/mentoring skills required. Energetic and autonomous problem-solver. Flexibility for hybrid role preferred.