Med Surg Ortho Neuro RN

Trinity Health • Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Mary’s Hospital , our Registered Nurses in the Med/Surg Ortho & Neuro unit deliver high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population, including individuals recovering from surgery and those managing orthopedic injuries or neurological conditions. What Makes This Role Unique This unit utilizes an innovative Together Team Model , which includes a Virtual Nurse as part of the care team. The Virtual RN brings a minimum of seven years of experience and provides essential support to bedside staff, assisting with: Admissions and discharges Patient education Purposeful rounding Enhancing team communication This collaborative approach ensures seamless, high-quality care for every patient while supporting staff efficiency and satisfaction. What You Will Do Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical needs. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. Monitor patient progress, administer medications, and perform treatments in accordance with hospital protocols. Educate patients and families on post-operative care, rehabilitation, and recovery processes. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school
• Valid RN License in Connecticut
• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• One or more years of experience in medical-surgical or ortho/neuro care within an acute inpatient setting

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical needs.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient progress, administer medications, and perform treatments in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, rehabilitation, and recovery processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees