Pre and PACU Nurse RN

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Hartford seeks a qualified Pre and PACU Nurse RN. This role involves managing patient care during anesthesia recovery, including pre-op assistance with nerve blocks and post-op monitoring and education. Candidates must be licensed RNs in Connecticut with PACU nursing experience and a strong commitment to patient care.

Benefits

No weekend or holiday commitment

Minimal on-call requirement

Qualifications

• Valid and current Connecticut RN licensure.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in PACU nursing.
• BLS or CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver pre-operative instructions.
• Oversee PACU recovery phases 1 and 2.
• Provide discharge education to patients.

Skills

Patient care

Anesthesia support

IV initiation and monitoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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What You Will Do

At

• A dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients from the Joint Replacement or Spine Operating Rooms and other departments needing anesthesia recovery.
• Engage in Pre-Op duties, involving assistance with regional nerve blocks, initiation and monitoring of IVs, anesthesia support, delivering pre-operative instructions, and conducting assessments.
• Post-Op responsibilities include overseeing PACU phase 1 and 2 recovery from anesthesia, providing reports to receiving InPatient units, updating patients’ families, and offering comprehensive discharge education.
  
  

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

Position Purpose:

What You Will Do

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Post Anesthesia PACU Registered Nurse RN at the Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute delivers patient care for same-day surgeries, encompassing the following responsibilities:

• A dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients from the Joint Replacement or Spine Operating Rooms and other departments needing anesthesia recovery.
• Engage in Pre-Op duties, involving assistance with regional nerve blocks, initiation and monitoring of IVs, anesthesia support, delivering pre-operative instructions, and conducting assessments.
• Post-Op responsibilities include overseeing PACU phase 1 and 2 recovery from anesthesia, providing reports to receiving InPatient units, updating patients’ families, and offering comprehensive discharge education.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred.
• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU nursing is required. Consideration will be strongly considered, provided expertise includes two or more years in the ICU or Emergency Room nursing experience, particularly if their current or recent skill sets demonstrate expertise with ventilated patients, which is a mandatory requirement.
• BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.
• ACLS and PALS certification is preferred or should be available within six months of hire.
• Requires the ability to practice utilizing ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) recommended standards and guidelines.
  
  

Position Highlights And Benefits

Full-Time – 40 hours/week - Evenings Shift.

• Monday thru Friday, no weekend or holiday commitment.
• Hours: Four 10-hour varying shifts. (40hr). Two shifts, 10:00 am to 8:30 pm, and Two shifts, 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
• Minimal on-call requirement; frequency will be once per 7-week schedule.
  
  

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, is one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.

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.

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