Nurse – ENDO, ASC- Enfield, CT

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Nurse - Preoperative (Preop) / PACU for the Ambulatory Surgical Center. The role provides professional nursing services within perioperative teams, aligning with policies, procedures, and high standards of care.

The position emphasizes relationship-centered, ethical care and collaboration with the healthcare team to support patient safety during preoperative and postoperative periods.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid RN licensure in the applicable state.
• BSN degree from an accredited school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in preoperative and PACU settings.
• Follow established policies and procedures and state boards of nursing guidance.
• Collaborate with the perioperative team to ensure safe patient care during perioperative processes.
• Maintain documentation of care and patient status in the electronic health record.

Skills

Nursing

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure

Tools

Documentation systems

Job description

Purpose

The Nurse - preoperative (Preop) / post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) for the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) "Center," provides professional nursing services & standards of practice in accordance with level of experience & education, state board of nursing & established policies & procedures. Integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of nursing clinical practice through relationship-centered, compassionate, ethical & respectful direct / indirect healthcare services. Participates as a team member of the total perioperative process & care for patients.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Purpose The Nurse - preoperative (Preop) / post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) for the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) "Center," provides professional nursing services & standards of practice in accordance with level of experience & education, state board of nursing & established policies & procedures. Integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of nursing clinical practice through relationship-centered, compassionate, ethical & respectful direct / indirect healthcare services. Participates as a team member of the total perioperative process & care for patients.

Note: "patients" refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members

Essential Functions

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
• Professional Nursing Practice: Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area; Continues to evolve with best evidence discoveries; Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes; Exhibits willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities; Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities.
• Professional Nursing Process (ANA): Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates (document, teach, coordinate, advocate) standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate.
• Professional Development: Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, licenses & certifications, identifying learning needs & seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings; Supports the learning & development of others (e.g., staff, formal learners, patients, families, community).
• Compassion, Communication & Stewardship: Incorporates caring process (Caritas), advocacy & appropriate resource utilization as an essential component of nursing practice through concrete acts, interpersonal relationships & effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications.
• Environment of Care: Practices in an environmentally safe, professional manner; monitors & initiates corrections or evidence-based practices, including those for equipment & material resources; Promotes optimum physical & psychological behaviors; Influences effective, judicious & financially responsible use of resources.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.
• Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression) RN II - independent: Practice is guided by nursing process & policy / procedure / standards & participation in professional / shared governance; Independently & safely cares for patients common to assigned area or technical / operational services. Acts as a resource for others & may serve in intermittent expanded roles. Organizes / manages / monitors pre & postoperative care processes; Ensures documentation is obtained / verified / maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice / employment. Valid driver’s license where required by assignment.

Additional Qualifications (nice To Have)

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing. Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.