Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Manchester Memorial Hospital; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Memorial Hospital in Connecticut seeks a registered nurse to provide high-quality direct and indirect patient-centered care, utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. You will communicate patient status, respond to changes, and support age-appropriate care across the lifespan.

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will participate in teaching plans for patients and families, pursue ongoing professional growth, and serve as a role model.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
• ACLS and BCLS certification on hire or within orientation period.
• Critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs population-specific assessments and reassessments including psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects.
• Assesses pain and uses appropriate pain management tools; documents assessments and outcomes.
• Develops and revises individualized care plans with interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Follows the five medication rights and ensures safe administration based on patient age and condition.
• Delivers care in a setting that optimizes patient safety and outcomes.
• Documents nursing process and responses to care promptly using appropriate tools.
• Exhibits flexibility, organization and sound judgment under stress; applies critical thinking.
• Creates and evaluates teaching plans for patients and families.
• Demonstrates autonomous practice aligned with evidence-based standards; mentors others.
• Interprets lifespan data to address age-specific patient needs.
• Assists physicians with peri-anesthesia procedures, including cardio-version and monitoring lines.
• Manages airway and cardio-respiratory status; understands anesthetic drugs and effects.
• Provides accurate handoff reports for safe transfer of care.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Location Detail

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Detail

3x12s, 7p-7:30a

Position Summary

Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient‑centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. 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 lifespan 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.

Competencies

• Must be able to communicate effectively using the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Possesses basic computer skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs population‑specific comprehensive assessments and re‑assessments of the patient’s condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects.
• Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectiveness.
• Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment, collaborating with other disciplines as needed.
• 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.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes.
• 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 judgment in priority setting and delegation.
• Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• 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.
• Demonstrates ability to assist physicians with procedures in the peri‑anesthesia care setting, including cardio‑version and insertion of peripheral and central monitoring lines, and epidural catheter placement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and the ability to use appropriate equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to assess cardio‑respiratory systems for changes and provides appropriate treatment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects.
• Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient’s condition for safe transfer of care.

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 Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment in this role.
• Critical care experience preferred.