Perioperative Nurse

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Mary’s Hospital, the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Same Day Surgery unit is responsible for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care to support pre‑operative preparation and post‑operative recovery for surgical patients. This includes preparing patients for surgery, providing education, following universal protocol, and ensuring safe discharge from Phase II recovery.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state of Connecticut.
• The ideal candidate will have two or more years of medical‑surgical nursing experience in an inpatient acute setting, and telemetry or step-down experience is strongly encouraged.

Nice To Haves

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification (ACLS support available post‑hire).
• Familiarity with ASPAN standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a fast‑paced Same Day Surgery environment focused on safe, efficient pre-op and post-op care.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures and provide thorough education to patients and families.
• Follow universal protocols to ensure safety and compliance throughout the perioperative experience.
• Conduct Phase II assessments, teach post‑operative instructions, and coordinate safe discharge.
• Collaborate closely with the OR, PACU, anesthesia teams, and interdisciplinary partners.

Benefits

• Part-Time – 24 hours/week – Day Shift
• Three 8-hour shifts with variable start times: 9:00 am, 9:30 am, or 10:30 am Monday through Friday — no weekend or holiday commitment
• Unit hours: 8:00 am to 8:30 pm
• Specialty pay is available exclusively to experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed