Registered Nurse (RN)- Post Anesthesia Care Unit

The Hospital of Central Connecticut•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The role includes both pre-operative and post-operative care. Before surgery, nurses prepare patients by initiating IVs, administering medications, providing patient education, and validating required documentation. After surgery, nurses recover patients from anesthesia and manage their postoperative care according to best-practice guidelines from the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN). The 10-bed PACU serves a variety of surgical services, including general surgery, robotics, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, thoracic and colorectal surgery, and trauma. Nurses also manage recovery for some higher-acuity vascular surgery patients. The service provides 24/7 coverage and has some on-call requirements. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1. ICU experience is preferred; candidates with ED, step-down, or floor-level experience may be considered individually. The position calls for a positive outlook and a teamwork mentality.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN license.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association before the date of hire.
ACLS certification for external candidates.
Positive outlook and teamwork mentality.

Nice To Haves

ICU experience preferred; candidates with ED, step-down, or floor-level experience may be considered individually.
BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for surgery by initiating IVs, administering medications, providing patient education, and validating required documentation.
Recover patients from anesthesia and manage postoperative care in accordance with ASPAN best-practice guidelines.
Provide care for patients across the surgical services served by the PACU, including some higher-acuity vascular surgery patients.
Participate in 24/7 PACU coverage and fulfill on-call requirements.