Registered Nurse – Neuro/Surgical Intermediate Care

Registered Nurse – Neuro/Surgical Intermediate Care

Location: Adams Neuroscience Center- McGivney 5
Work Address: 20 York Street, New Haven, CT
Position Type: Full Time Benefits Eligible

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—guiding what we do each day as healthcare professionals.

At Yale New Haven Hospital, a 1,541-bed, nationally ranked, JCAHO-accredited academic medical center affiliated with Yale School of Medicine, patients benefit from access to advanced therapies, innovative research, and exceptional clinical care.

McGivney 5 will be an Intermediate Care neuro/surgical unit within the new Adams Neuroscience Tower at Yale New Haven Hospital. The unit will serve a diverse patient population, including neuroscience, spine, vascular, and general surgery patients, as well as individuals recovering from stroke and complex surgical interventions.

This unit is defined not only by its specialized patient population, but also by the advanced level of nursing assessment and monitoring required. Patients admitted to McGivney 5 require frequent, high-acuity observation, complex clinical management, and rapid intervention. Our team includes nurses with decades of experience alongside emerging clinicians building their expertise toward careers in critical care, research, or advanced practice.

Responsibilities

Patient Population & Clinical Focus

• Neuroscience and stroke patients requiring close neurological monitoring
• Post-operative spine, vascular, and general surgery patients
• Patients requiring intermediate-level care between ICU and acute care
• Individuals with complex medical and surgical needs requiring enhanced surveillance

Core Nursing Responsibilities

• Perform Q2 neurological, vascular, and hemodynamic assessments
• Provide close post-operative monitoring and surveillance
• Identify subtle changes in patient condition and escalate care appropriately
• Manage complex clinical scenarios with a high degree of autonomy and critical thinking

Care Modalities & Specialty Practice Areas

• Neurological Monitoring
• Vascular Monitoring
• Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Acute Intervention & Stabilization
• Complex Medical Management
• Post-Surgical Recovery
• Stroke & Neuroscience Care
• Spine & Vascular Surgical Care
• Early Identification of Clinical Deterioration
• Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
• Patient & Family Education and Support
• Transition of Care (ICU Step-Down to Acute Care)

Practice Environment

Nurses on McGivney 5 practice at a high level of clinical judgment, serving as a critical bridge between the ICU and acute care environments. The unit fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach within a state-of-the-art neuroscience and surgical care setting, supporting excellence in patient outcomes and professional nursing practice.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and adhere to hospital protocols, infection control, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.
• Licensure
• Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
• BLS required

• Experience
  • Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.

• Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing, and touch. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Will be exposed to physical, mental and emotional illness as well as end of life conditions and death. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Standing/walking for more than half of the day. Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Employee wellness initiatives and support programs.

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