RN; Registered Nurse

As an integral member of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) healthcare team, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) upholds the YNHHS mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives to provide the highest level of patient centered care. The RN practices professional nursing as a registered nurse within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Scope and Standards for Nursing Practice, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the YNHHS Professional Practice Model. Responsibilities include standards of practice guided by ANA Scope and Standards (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, evaluation) and standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, environmental health).

May assist with chaperone duties for patient medical procedures. Requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and licensure as a registered nurse in the State of employment.