Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Ambulatory PACU

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be working with patients in an Ambulatory Surgery center both preparing them for their surgery, and then caring for them in the Post Anesthesia Care area (PACU). We care for both the inpatient and outpatient population. You will possess the ability to care for patients in the pre-operative and post-operative care setting. Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN License.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN Required).
Registered Nurse with 1-2 years of current Medical/Surgical experience required.
Must be highly motivated, energetic and organized.
Must be able to multitask.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Leadership skills and willingness to take on projects and tasks as determined by the needs of the department.
Demonstrated ability to be in the resource role on their unit.

Responsibilities

Working with patients in an Ambulatory Surgery center both preparing them for their surgery, and then caring for them in the Post Anesthesia Care area (PACU).
Caring for patients in the pre-operative and post-operative care setting.
Utilizing evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.
Using the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.