Registered Nurse-Pre-Op/PACU

AMSURG; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South in Milford, CT is seeking a registered nurse for a full-time role. The RN will prepare patients for procedures, administer eye drops, place IVs, support post-anesthesia recovery, manage pain, and educate patients.

Mon-Fri, 36+ hours per week, collaborative with staff and physicians. Ideal candidates will have RN licensure in CT, BLS/ACLS current, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Connecticut RN license to practice.
• BLS and ACLS certification should be current.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of patients for procedures.
• Administration of eye drops.
• IV placement.
• Post-anesthesia recovery.
• Pain management and patient education.

Skills

RN

CT licensure

BLS

ACLS

Patient education

Team player

Ophthalmology experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in CT

Job description

Pre-Op/PACU RN (Full-Time)

Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South, Milford, CT The position is full-time, 36 plus hours/week, Monday – Friday. The individual will need to work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks and responsibilities including, but not limited to, preparation of patients for procedures, administration of eye drops, IV placement, post-anesthesia recovery, pain management and patient education.

Requirements

Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in nursing assessment and skills, be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, and have a current license in the state of Connecticut to practice as a registered nurse. Candidate must be positive and energetic, a strong team player, and an excellent communicator; be able to prioritize multiple tasks; and have strong decision-making skills. Ophthalmology experience preferred, but not required. BLS and ACLS certification should be current.

Must pass a background check and drug screen.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.