Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Ambulatory PACU

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works with patients in an ambulatory surgery center, preparing them for surgery and providing care in the post-anesthesia care area (PACU). The unit serves both inpatient and outpatient populations, and the nurse must be able to care for patients in pre-operative and post-operative settings. Nurses work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams in a patient-centered care environment. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the nurse uses evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and direction from the medical staff. The nurse uses the nursing process to develop plans of care that address patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs. The schedule consists of 8-hour shifts between 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Shifts may extend beyond 7:30 p.m. depending on patient care needs. Ten- and twelve-hour shifts are not available on this unit.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN license.
Graduation from an accredited nursing school; BSN required.
1–2 years of current Medical/Surgical experience.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Highly motivated, energetic, and organized, with the ability to multitask.
Leadership skills and willingness to take on departmental projects and tasks.
Demonstrated ability to serve in a resource role on a unit.

Responsibilities

Prepare ambulatory surgery patients for surgery.
Provide care to patients in the Post Anesthesia Care area (PACU).
Care for inpatient and outpatient populations in pre-operative and post-operative settings.
Use evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and direction from the medical staff.
Use the nursing process to develop plans of care that address patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Take on projects and tasks as determined by departmental needs.