Perioperative Nurse RN
About The Position
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pre & Post Surgery Unit delivers patient care to support the Main PACU, Main Operating Room, and Ambulatory Surgery suites. This includes preparing patients for surgery, providing education, and following universal protocol. The RN also provides Phase 2 assessment, teaching, and discharge instructions. Deliver care in a fast-paced unit focused on pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery. Educate patients, follow universal protocols, and ensure safe discharge with proper instructions.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Valid RN license in Connecticut.
- Two or more years of medical-surgical nursing experience in an Inpatient Acute Setting.
Nice To Haves
- Telemetry or step-down experience is strongly encouraged.
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certification (support available post-hire).
Responsibilities
- Deliver care in a fast-paced unit focused on pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery.
- Educate patients, follow universal protocols, and ensure safe discharge with proper instructions.
- Prepare patients for surgery.
- Provide education.
- Follow universal protocol.
- Provide Phase 2 assessment, teaching, and discharge instructions.
- Participation on both pre- and post-operative teams is required.
Benefits
- Full-Time – 32 hours/week – Day Shift.
- Monday thru Friday, no weekend or holiday commitment.
- Unit hours are 5:30 am to 6:30 pm.
- Variable start times, ranging from 5:30 am, 8:30 am, or 9:30 am, depending on assignment to pre- or post-operative teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
