Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for operating room duties. The role involves using the nursing process to care for surgical patients, and contributing to education and care planning for each patient and family.

With a commitment to patient-centered care, the department emphasizes teamwork, compliance with nursing standards, and a focus on privacy and comfort.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year OR nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Follow department policies to develop education and care plans for patients and families.
• Direct ancillary staff with sound judgment and clinical knowledge.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and address age-specific needs and comfort.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse licensure CT

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Location Detail:

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)Shift Detail:

This posting is for 4 8-hour shifts per week with on-call rotation consisting of typically 1 overnight per week as well as weekend on-call rotation typically 1 weekend every 7-8 weeksWork where

every moment

matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.

We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.

CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the age appropriate needs of all patients.

Follows nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient and provide appropriate education and support for family members.

Utilizes judgment, knowledge and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff.

Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction (patient, family, physician, others), maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort, privacy and generalized care.

Incumbents of this position will annually complete the attached competency requirements specific to their area(s) of responsibility.

Qualifications

Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutBachelor's degree in field of Nursing preferred.Minimum 1 year OR nursing experience required.We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.

Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.

We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters.

And this is

your moment .