Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Job, Full Time Days, 40-Hours, DKMG Orthopedics

Day Kimball Healthcare • Putnam, CT

4h

About The Position

As the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), you will be responsible for the management of the total joint program. Coordinate the care of all total joint patients. Lead the program to include Joint Academy Committee meetings, coordinating pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

Requirements

• Licensed and currently registered in the State of Connecticut as a Registered Nurse and APRN required.
• Baccalaureate degree required; Master’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Preparation in nursing management preferred.
• Seven years current nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a leadership position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the total joint program.
• Active member of the Joint Academy Committee.
• Updates policies and procedures as needed.
• Updates patient/family education material as needed.
• Coordinates the care of total joint patients.
• Actively completes the pre-op exam along with all needed diagnostics/labs and consults. Works closely with Anesthesia.
• Completes orders for post-op care as needed.
• Completes discharge orders and instructions as needed.
• Works with nursing staff, Case Management and physicians to ensure an efficient and timely discharge process.
• Validates that goals are met by each patient.
• Educates staff about all and any changes to the process of caring for ortho patients.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pharmacy Plan
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level