Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Avon, CT, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. This posting details a four 8‑hour shift per week schedule with an on‑call rotation, including one overnight per week and a weekend every 7–8 weeks.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, document, and evaluate patient care across assigned areas, while educating patients and families and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse in CT.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, document and evaluate patient care.
• Develop individualized education and care plans for each patient and provide education and support to family members.
• Coordinate with ancillary staff, maintain patient confidentiality, and address age-specific comfort and care needs.

Skills

RN license CT

Nursing process

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Location Detail

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Shift Detail

This posting is for four 8‑hour shifts per week with an on‑call rotation. The on‑call schedule typically includes one overnight per week and one weekend every 7–8 weeks.

Responsibilities

Registered Nurses are responsible for utilizing the nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation—to provide direct and indirect patient care based on their assigned area(s). They follow nursing department philosophies, policies, and procedures to develop individualized education and care plans for each patient and to provide appropriate education and support for family members.

RNs use judgment, knowledge, and an understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff. They are responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction among patients, families, physicians, and others, maintaining patient confidentiality, and addressing age‑specific 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 Connecticut.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.