RN New Grad Residency- 2026-Neuroscience & Epilepsy

Overview

Registered Nurse – Neuroscience & Epilepsy Unit

Location: New Haven, CT

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.

As a Registered Nurse on our Neuroscience & Epilepsy Unit, you will care for a wide spectrum of neurology and neurosurgical patients across four primary service lines: General Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Our unit features mixed acuity, including both step-down and floor-level beds, as well as Phase I–IV Epilepsy Monitoring, supported by a dedicated monitoring team that oversees patients throughout the organization.

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 Assessment & Monitoring

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments for acute and chronic neuro patients.
• Monitor for changes in neurological status, hemodynamics, seizure activity, and indicators of post-surgical complications or stroke progression.
• Recognize and respond promptly to early signs of neurological decline, seizure escalation, or treatment-related complications.

Neuroscience & Epilepsy-Specific Care

• Provide care for patients undergoing neurosurgery, stroke interventions, and advanced epilepsy diagnostics including continuous EEG monitoring.
• Administer specialized neurological therapies and complex medication regimens, including antiepileptic, thrombolytic, and neuroprotective treatments.
• Support coordination of imaging, EEG, surgical procedures, and interventions critical to stroke, neurology, and epilepsy care pathways.

Critical Interventions

• Respond to neurological emergencies including seizures, status epilepticus, stroke alerts, and post-operative complications.
• Operate specialized equipment such as continuous EEG systems, infusion pumps, and telemetry monitors.

Collaboration & Communication

• Provide extensive teaching to patients and families on seizure safety, stroke recovery, post-surgical care, and long-term disease management.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to individualized neuro care plans

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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