Advanced Practice Nurse - Neurology
Company: Yale New Haven Hospital
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
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. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities
Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An
Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care. 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.
Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With
The Healthcare Team. 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. Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents
Outcomes. Functions As A Charge Nurse. Meets Performance
Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization,
And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth
Operation Of The Department/Unit. Demonstrates Competency In The
Care Of The Neuro Patient Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro
Assessment Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway
Management Of The Neuro Patient Demonstrates Skill And
Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient
During Special Neuro Procedures Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal,
Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And
Procedure: Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of
Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace Demonstrates Skill
And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For
The Patient On A Ventilator 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. 1 Year NNICU RN
experience required. Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse
License
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