PACU RN

Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA plan

401(k) contributions

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

EAP

Job summary

Connecticut Orthopaedics Specialists is seeking a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN to join our Branford, CT surgery center. You will assess, plan, treat and evaluate patients, coordinating care for a smooth recovery and discharge.

The role requires at least 1 year in PACU/ER/ICU, active RN licensure and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. We offer benefits, paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in PACU, ER, or ICU settings.
• Current state licensure to practice.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.
• Successful completion of ACLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
• Successful completion of PALS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation or current PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide PACU nursing care to patients 12+ by assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation.
• Coordinate nursing interventions to promote timely discharge and optimal outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the healthcare team.
• Document patient progress and ensure adherence to facility policy and procedure.
• Assess patient status on admission and during ongoing care and revise plans as needed.
• Direct and mentor staff as assigned and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

PACU nursing

Emergency care

ICU experience

BLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS certified

Team communication

Discharge planning

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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PACU RN

Full Time Professional Branford, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1329

For the second year in a row, Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the #1 Orthopaedic Physician Practice in Connecticut by Castle Connolly!

Connecticut Orthopaedics Specialists is looking for a part time Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)for our surgery center located in Branford, CT. The Staff Nurse will provide care to patients 12+ by assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of the patient. Provides safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, educative, individualized and goal-directed nursing care to patients and their families in the Center.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to correlate clinical data with patient’s medical and nursing care.
• Ability to set priorities and provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency throughout the clinical areas of the facility.
• Ability to communicate well with patients families, teammates, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, etc.
• Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practice.
• Clinical Quality: Assesses, plans, evaluates and ensures the implementation of the patient’s care to achieve identified outcomes and delivers safe patient care according to facility policy and procedure.
• Assesses patient status on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Implements appropriate standards of care based on assessment data and patient’s own goals.
• Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge.
• Ensures provision of patient care daily in an organized and timely manner.
• Adheres to all facility policies and procedures when providing patient care.
• Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to direct and provide for patient care in emergency situations.
• Assesses learning needs according to patient’s level of understanding and readiness to learn.
• Evaluates patient’s progress toward outcome achievement on an ongoing basis.
• Revises plan of care based on change in patient status and/or information gathered at change of shift
• Documents patient’s progress toward achievement of outcomes.
• Directs others in the implementation of the teaching plan.
• Assumes an active role in the provision of quality nursing care for patients receiving care.
• Analyzes nursing care provided in the facility related to the established standards of care.
• Participates in the monitoring and evaluation of nursing care provided.
• Assigns patient care responsibilities based on patient needs and abilities of available staff.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibility as assigned.
• Demonstrates ability to make decisions concerning facility-based problems.
• Participates on quality council to facilitate improvement of patient care.

Location & Schedule

• Branford, CT
• Full Time. Weekday hours only.
• Starting hourly rate range: $47-$54 per hour.

Education/Experience requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in PACU, ER, or ICU settings
• Current state licensure to practice.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.
• Successful completion of ACLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.
• Successful completion of PALS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation or current PALS certification.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA plan starting at $30 per paycheck with company contribution
• Competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
• Access to training and development opportunities and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free parking
• Reimbursement for credentialing fees

The posted pay range and actual compensation offered are based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, market data, internal equity, and organizational needs. The posted range does not reflect the full value of CT Orthopaedics total rewards package, which may include Health & Wellness benefits, 401k contribution including profit-sharing regardless of employee’s contri bution, and other available compensation for eligible employees.