Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-op /PACU West Hartford Surgery Center (Per Diem)

Hartford Healthcare•West Hartford, CT

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for pre-operative and post-anesthesia care at West Hartford Surgery Center. The role serves patients in a busy ambulatory surgery center caring for an outpatient population. Nurses work collaboratively with strong interdisciplinary teams within a patient-centered care model and a richly diverse workplace. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse uses evidence-based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and medical staff direction. The nurse applies the nursing process to develop a plan of care that meets the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and their families. Hartford HealthCare describes opportunities for career development and growth across its locations and offers a competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN license.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Registered Nurse with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
Highly motivated, energetic, and organized, with the ability to multitask.
Leadership skills and willingness to take on departmental projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

Use evidence-based nursing practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and direction from medical staff.
Apply the nursing process to develop a plan of care that meets patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Provide nursing care to the outpatient population at a busy ambulatory surgery center.
Take on projects and tasks as determined by the needs of the department.