Registered Nurse 2 (94048BR) New

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)

Wage Ranges

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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

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

40 Temple Street Temple Medical Center

New Haven, CT 06510

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus

The Clinical Triage RN directs patients by a patient centered approach to the appropriate level of care based on the severity of their clinical need. The severity of the patient’s needs are assessed using protocols, algorithms and clinical judgement that can provide patient disposition to urgent care, emergency care, clinic provider appointments, and /or other services. The Clinical Triage RN will support communication to the patient, family and support systems as appropriate. Exhibits optimal partnership with clinical practices, contact center teams and other community services/resources. Facilitates information through appropriate communication and documentation. The Clinical Triage RN role contributes to guiding patients to the most appropriate site of care based upon their stated care needs, and the interruption of frequent acute hospital or emergency department use patterns.

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

Superior communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to advocate for optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated cultural competency. Astute assessment and listening skills.

Required Skill/Ability 2

Ability to multi-task and meet performance standards in a fast paced, stressful environment.

Required Skill/Ability 3

Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive patient’s information in a professional manner while complying with all HIPAA regulations.

Required Skill/Ability 4

Demonstrated actions as a caring and motivated team player.

Required Skill/Ability 5

This role is considered essential; therefore, references must indicate a proven record of exemplary attendance, punctuality, and reliability. Superior communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to advocate for optimal patient outcomes.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

Prior experience in ambulatory case management or care coordination and chronic diseases. Prior experience with EPIC Ambulatory EMR. Prior experience using ACD lines and tracking boards.

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

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy 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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