Registered Nurse Float – Critical Care
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: Niantic
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
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. The
Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and
supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit/department
according to unit policies and procedures. Provides supervision of
non-RN personnel on the assigned unit. When assuming the charge
role, delegates and supervises unit activities. May be requires to
work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and
patients. Performs other duties as assigned or requested in order
to maintain a high level of service. 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.
Functions As A Charge Nurse. 8. Meets Performance Expectations For
Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And
Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review. 9. Performs
Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of
The Department/Unit. 10. Demonstrates Competency In Insertion And
Maintenance Of Neonatal Peripheral Intravenous Lines, Obtaining
Neonatal Lab Samples And Maintenance Of Central Intravenous Lines.
11. Demonstrates Competency In Management Of Neonates Requiring
Respiratory System Support, E.G. Suctioning, Chest Pt. 12.
Demonstrates Competency In Initial Care And Stabilization Of
Neonates At High-Risk Deliveries 13. Demonstrates Competency When
Functioning As Rn For Neonatal Transport. 14. Incorporates
Principles Of Developmentally Supportive And Family Centered Care.
15. Supports breast feeding in the NICU through assistance,
instruction and collaboration with Lactation Consultant when
indicated. 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 Recent Level 2 Or 3 Experience preferred.
LICENSURE Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
SPECIAL SKILLS Bls Required. Nrp Required Within Six Months Of
Hire. NICU Certification Required Within Two Years After Completion
Of Orientation. For Those Employed As Of Edit Date, Nicu
Certification Required By 4/1/17. YNHHS Requisition ID 168424
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, New England , Registered Nurse Float – Critical Care, Healthcare , Niantic, Northeast
