Perioperative Registered Nurse

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, in Hartford and part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pre & Post Surgery Unit to support the Main PACU, OR, and Ambulatory Surgery suites. You will prepare patients for surgery, provide education, and perform Phase 2 assessment, teaching and discharge instructions.

The role is Full-Time-32 hours/week-Day Shift, with hours roughly 5:30 am–6:30 pm and variable starts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Valid RN license in Connecticut.
• Two or more years of medical-surgical nursing experience in an inpatient acute setting; telemetry or step-down experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in a fast-paced unit focused on pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery.
• Educate patients and ensure safe discharge with proper instructions.
• Provide Phase 2 assessment, teaching and discharge planning.

Skills

Medical-surgical nursing

Telemetry/step-down experience

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pre & Post Surgery Unit delivers patient care to support the Main PACU, Main Operating Room, and Ambulatory Surgery suites. This includes preparing patients for surgery, providing education, and following universal protocol. The RN also provides Phase 2 assessment, teaching, and discharge instructions.

What You Will Do

• Deliver care in a fast-paced unit focused on pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery.

• Educate patients, follow universal protocols, and ensure safe discharge with proper instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is required .

• Valid RN license in Connecticut.

• The ideal candidate will have two or more years of medical-surgical nursing experience in an Inpatient Acute Setting, and telemetry or step-down experience is strongly encouraged.

Preferred:

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification (support available post-hire).

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-Time-32 hours/week-Day Shift.

• Monday thru Friday, no weekend or holiday commitment.

• Unit hours are 5:30 am to 6:30 pm.

• Variable start times, ranging from 5:30 am, 8:30 am, or 9:30 am, depending on assignment to pre- or post-operative teams.

• Participation on both pre- and post-operative teams is required.

• Hourly position, included in RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.

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