Registered Nurse, Operating Room, 24 hours, Days, Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Healthcare•Putnam, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurses is responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut required.
Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within duration of orientation period.
Must be proficient in Reasoning, Math, Reading, Writing, Speaking clearing and with confidence.
Must be proficient in Analyzing, Supervising, Instructing, Compiling and Customer Service.
Clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in one or more of the following areas: (SDA or ODS).
Clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in the perioperative field.
Performs circulating and/or scrub duties.
Demonstrates understanding and practice of aseptic technique.
Must have a mechanical ability to deal with a large number of machines and special equipment in the department, such as: Electrocautery units Autoclaves Tourniquets Positioning equipment Instrumentation of each service Video equipment Perioperative suite in total Energy Devices

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Meets the physical demands of the position.
Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
Recognizes unsafe and life‑threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.
According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial needs for the purpose of establishing a nursing diagnosis. Includes discharge needs in the initial assessment.
Completes assessments utilizing basic interview and observational skills, and adds new information obtained on an ongoing basis.
Determines the presence, nature and priority of immediate patient problems.
Observes changes in physiological and emotional status and alters plan of care appropriately.
Re-assesses each assigned patient with appropriate frequency based on his/her condition.
Assesses and identifies appropriate learning needs according to age, developmental level, readiness and ability of the patient and family/significant other utilizing appropriate resources.
Identifies factors from the patient's history that may influence his ability to communicate and determines barriers to communication.

Benefits

Earned Time Off - including personal time & holidays
Sick Time
Educational / Loan Reimbursement – up to $2,500 per fiscal year for full-time employees
Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
Career Pathways – Clinical Ladder advancement, internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Pharmacy Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay