Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Windham Hospital; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Windham Hospital in Connecticut is seeking a registered nurse to join our collaborative care teams. You will apply the nursing process to develop patient-focused care plans and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team under the Nurse Manager, delivering evidence-based care to diverse patients.

We offer a supportive, career‑oriented environment with opportunities for professional development, competitive benefits, and a sign‑on bonus where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience with nursing process and customer service principles.
• National certification in a specialty preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• IV skill preferred.
• Secondary language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care using the nursing process to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and follow Nurse Manager direction.
• Adhere to hospital policies, state Nurse Practice Act, and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Nursing process

Customer service

IV skills

Language skills

National certification (specialty)

Education

CT RN licensure

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

Location Detail: Windham Community Memorial (10183) SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED! (Restrictions Apply)

Work 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.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

Job Description:

Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge of nursing process and customer service principles.
• National certification in specialty preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• IV skill preferred.
• Secondary language skills preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Currently certified in BLS or completion during the first three months of employment.
• ACLS required for ED, CCU, and designated staff in ACU/PACU and Endo.
• ACLS strongly recommended for staff cross trained to these areas.
• NNR required for OB.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess current CT RN licensure and be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

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.