Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Hartford HealthCare; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Opportunities for career development

Work/life balance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Connecticut is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their team. In this role, you will provide high-quality patient-centered care, collaborate with surgical teams, and ensure patient safety. Ideal candidates will be graduates of an accredited school of Nursing with a current RN license in Connecticut, CPR certification, and surgical or labor and delivery experience. The organization offers a competitive benefits program and career development opportunities. Join us where every moment matters!

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and maintain RN license in Connecticut.
• Certification in CPR required upon hire.
• Experience in surgical or labor and delivery is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Possess basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments of patients.
• Collaborate with the surgical team for an individual plan of care.
• Follow medication safety procedures and demonstrate knowledge of medications.
• Document the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexible and organized function under stress.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut

Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Job description

Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Detail: All shifts

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 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 as a Registered Nurse.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient–centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, patients and families. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient's clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
• Must have certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire.

Experience

• Previous surgical or labor and delivery, specifically assisting with C‑sections, experience required.

Competencies

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing and possess basic computer skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

• Performs population‑specific comprehensive assessments and re‑assessments of the patient's condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects.
• Utilizing assessment data, collaborates with surgical team to define, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care for each surgical patient.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Follows Surgical Services policy for medication safety.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes; follows ECHN policy for Patient Identification, Surgical & Invasive Procedures Site Identification, and Time‑Out.
• Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgement in priority setting and delegation.
• Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence‑based standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each patient's age‑specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient's condition for safe transfer of care.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and assures maintenance of aseptic technique throughout the surgical procedure; identifies and communicates, to surgical team, any breaks in technique and assists with corrective actions.
• Effectively communicates with the surgeon in accounting for all sponges, needles, and instruments; reports discrepancies immediately to surgeon and Team Leader; appropriately documents all counts.
• Accurately records, handles, labels and processes specimens.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively function in the scrub role.

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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.