Operating Room Nurse: Expert Surgical Care & Safety

Northwell; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT seeks an experienced registered nurse to conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and patient education.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient responses, facilitating discharge planning, and providing emotional support to patients and families, all within a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in NY State and/or CT; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s physiologic health status and interprets findings.
• Assesses patient’s psychosocial health and coping needs.
• Develops and documents the care plan with priorities and goals.
• Implements the plan of care with safety and quality in mind.
• Administers medications correctly and monitors for adverse effects.
• Documents patient responses and coordinates with physicians and health team members.
• Participates in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Care planning

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT seeks an experienced registered nurse to conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and patient education.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient responses, facilitating discharge planning, and providing emotional support to patients and families, all within a collaborative care environment.