Temporary Registered Nurse - Acute Care at Yale University · New Haven

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Overview

Provides direct nursing care in a healthcare facility, managing a caseload of patients according to established procedures and protocols. Utilizes clinical judgment to triage and direct patients to the appropriate level of care. Supports communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Contributes to maintaining standards for patient care and collaborates with other team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Licensure as a Registered Nurse and current CPR certification.
2. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Strong organizational and clinical skills with the ability to work under the direction of clinicians.
4. Ability to work with acutely and chronically ill patients across multiple disciplines.
5. Proficiency in using electronic medical records and basic software such as Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
2. Experience in ambulatory care, case management, or care coordination.
3. Experience with EPIC or other electronic medical records systems.
4. Experience with endoscopy procedures or conscious sedation.
5. A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Performs physical assessments of patients, including triage duties and advises on treatment or course of action by having knowledge of nursing care standards and principles. 2. Develops, implements, and manages nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians. 3. Interviews patients and records medical history to establish data for treatment plan. 4. Plans and coordinates the admission and discharge of all patients. 5. Instructs patients and families in proper treatment and advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. 6. Performs patient care procedures by following appropriate policy and procedure. 7. Records patients’ medical histories and symptoms, operates medical machinery, administers treatment and medications, and coordinates patient follow-up and rehabilitation; assures all procedures for maintaining patient confidentiality are maintained per HIPAA guidelines. 8. Identifies education needed to assure competent delivery of patient care for oneself and others in the department. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Graduation from accredited school of nursing.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible. Current CPR certification.

Job Posting Date 05/21/2026

Job Category Professional

Bargaining Unit NON

Compensation Grade Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile Registered Nurse 1 (23)

Salary Range $65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type Part time

Duration Type Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model On-site

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 Requirements

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

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

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 position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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.

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