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. Reports to the Manager of the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit or his/her designee. The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual care patients in the psychiatric emergency department according to all current policies and procedures. The RN may provide supervision of non-RN (nursing) personnel i.e. MHW or PCA. The RN may be required to work on the inpatient psychiatric unit as needed. Performs other duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service. Works collaboratively with the PES clinicians to achieve optimum outcomes. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Assesses the patient?s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. 2. 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. 3. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. 4. 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. 5. Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes. 6. Functions as a preceptor to new staff. 7. Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for self and patients. 8. Meets the Standards of Professional Behavior 9. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit. 10. May float in patient psych unit as needed. 11. UNIT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 11.1 Promotes a safe environment for the protection of the patient and others from injury, and effectively manages crisis situations and treatment interactions with due respect for patient rights, legal/ethical obligations, and the therapeutic goals of any interventions used. 12. DIRECTION OF OTHERS 12.1 MHWs, PCAs, new hires. 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 Mental Health , or ED experience preferred. Hospital and unit-based orientation provided LICENSURE Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license. BLS required. CPI within 6 months of hire required YNHHS Requisition ID 162631
Overview August & December 2025 RN Graduates welcome to apply! New Graduate RNs are automatically enrolled in our award winning, nationally recognized Vizent Residency Program! All orientations are competency-based, preceptor-based and Criteria Based. Positions Available in the following Med/Surg units at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital: Cardiac Float Pool Neuro Oncology Ortho Respiratory/Renal Day One Benefits include: Medical Coverage PTO Tuition Reimbursement Tuition Loan Repayment Program 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. This position is an intensive, hands-on orientation and training program for recently-graduated nurses designed to help transition from academia into clinical practice. Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager /Clinical Coordinator in the married state preceptor model. The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit /department according to unit policies and procedures. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran. Responsibilities 1. Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. 2. 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. 3. Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. 4. 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. 5. Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes. 6. Meets performance expectations based on Standards of Professional Behavior. 7. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 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 Previous RN experience must NOT exceed one year. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license. BLS Required. SPECIAL SKILLS RNs may be expected to work various shifts. Once orientation is successfully completed, the RN will transition to an open position that meets new graduate RN requirements. 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).
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. Provides oversight of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. 2. Assesses learning needs. Provides education to patient and family. Documents plan provided, patients understanding and any outcomes. Education provided verbally and in writing. 3. Assists the provider in intra-office procedures. Demonstrates the ability, and knowledge, to set up for procedures. Maintains a sterile field. Complies with Universal Protocol. Provides care in compliance with regulatory bodies, YNNHS policies and standing orders. 4. Assesses patients in office and over the telephone for need of intervention, and is able to provide assistance in a timely manner. 5. Performs nursing duties including, but not limited to: physical, pain and psychosocial assessment, documentation, vital signs, bladder scan, Uroflow, catheter insertion and removal, medication administration and use of POCT (Point of Care Testing). 6. Demonstrates the ability, and knowledge, to handle and transfer clean and dirty instruments/equipment. Maintains competence in the use of the Trophon for high level disinfecting of ultrasound probes. Maintains competence in point of use cleaning of instruments. Disinfects equipment and room as determined by hospital standards and/or policies. 7. Verifies information in chart is accurate and up to date, including but not limited to: reason for visit, health history, surgical history, medications, allergies, preferred laboratory, preferred pharmacy, fall risk, pain assessment, psychosocial assessment, learning assessment, preferred language, and social history. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department. 8. Functions as preceptor to new staff. 9. Functions as charge nurse. 10. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE 2-3 years nursing experience, urology preferred. Recent ambulatory/medical office experience 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. LICENSURE Valid State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse License, BLS required within one month. SPECIAL SKILLS Hospital and unit based orientation provided PHYSICAL DEMAND Exposure to bodily fluids and biotherapy. Bending, carrying items < 25 pounds, sitting/on phone for longer periods of time. YNHHS Requisition ID 152810
