Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery
About The Position
Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the age appropriate needs of all patients. Follows nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient and provide appropriate education and support for family members. Utilizes judgment, knowledge and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction (patient, family, physician, others), maintaining patient confidentiality and being sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort, privacy and generalized care. Incumbents of this position will annually complete the attached competency requirements specific to their area(s) of responsibility. Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. We are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.
Requirements
- Maintains current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in field of Nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, documentation, and evaluation) to provide direct and indirect patient care based on area(s) assigned, addressing the age appropriate needs of all patients.
- Follow nursing department philosophies, policies and procedures to develop unique education and care plans for each patient.
- Provide appropriate education and support for family members.
- Utilize judgment, knowledge and understanding of patient and family needs when directing ancillary staff.
- Ensure customer satisfaction (patient, family, physician, others).
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Be sensitive to the age specific patient needs for comfort, privacy and generalized care.
- Annually complete competency requirements specific to their area(s) of responsibility.
Benefits
- competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
