Pre-Admission Testing RN — Elevate Perioperative Care

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is seeking an experienced registered nurse for preoperative care. The role focuses on admission planning, perioperative risk assessment, and direct patient care in a high-volume surgical setting.

The ideal candidate has a CT RN license, BLS/ACLS, and at least three years of diversified clinical nursing experience in medical/surgical or acute care. BSN is preferred, with strong communication and patient-centered skills.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years diversified clinical nursing experience, including medical/surgical or acute care.
• Active CT RN License.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• RN Diploma or Associate degree required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care for preoperative patients, documenting problems and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate with care team to ensure patient education and testing per PATC guidelines.
• Utilize data to identify perioperative risk factors and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Demonstrate core nursing competencies and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Provide preoperative education and contribute to care improvement initiatives.
• Support self-improvement and ongoing professional validation.
• Assist with venipuncture, EKG, nasal swabbing, vitals, and coordination of specialty consults.

Skills

Preoperative care

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

RN Diploma/Associate

BSN preferred

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is seeking an experienced registered nurse for preoperative care. The role focuses on admission planning, perioperative risk assessment, and direct patient care in a high-volume surgical setting.

The ideal candidate has a CT RN license, BLS/ACLS, and at least three years of diversified clinical nursing experience in medical/surgical or acute care. BSN is preferred, with strong communication and patient-centered skills.