Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Bliss North (Per Diem)

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Join the new Bliss Building PACU team and help develop and grow a 10-bay post-anesthesia care unit providing 24/7 care for patients undergoing a variety of surgical and interventional procedures. The PACU RN recovers patients from general and regional anesthesia, as well as patients receiving IV or conscious sedation who require acute or intensive care. The role involves working with multiple disciplines to establish and facilitate interdepartmental workflows and relationships.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN license.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Teamwork, autonomy, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
Collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and amenability.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
PACU and/or ICU experience preferred.
Training program available and required for RNs with step-down and Emergency Department experience.

Responsibilities

Recover patients from general and regional anesthesia.
Provide recovery care for patients receiving IV or conscious sedation who require acute or intensive care.
Collaborate with other disciplines to establish and facilitate interdepartmental workflows and relationships.
Contribute to the development and growth of the new PACU unit.