Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Location Details:

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Information:

3x8s, 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Join Us Where Every Moment Counts

Every day, over 40,000 colleagues at our organization come together with a shared sense of pride, knowing that each moment is significant. We invite you to be a part of Connecticut’s most extensive healthcare network as a Clinical Nurse Educator.

The Greater Manchester Region employs around 2,500 individuals and encompasses Manchester Memorial Hospital, a community facility with 249 beds, Rockville General, a 102-bed campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a large multispecialty provider group, and visiting nurse services. This region serves approximately 300,000 residents across 19 towns.

Position Overview:

In this role, you will utilize the nursing process to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care both directly and indirectly. You will coordinate care by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, patients, and their families. Effective communication regarding the patient’s clinical status is essential, as is the ability to respond promptly and accurately to any changes in condition or treatment response. You will demonstrate an understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan and possess the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care for the patient population. Additionally, you will promote the nursing profession and professional practice through supportive interactions. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Key Competencies:

• Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written, along with basic computer proficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of patients, considering psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural factors.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to develop, implement, and evaluate personalized care plans for each surgical patient based on assessment data.
• Adhere to the five rights of medication administration to minimize errors, demonstrating knowledge of medications and their appropriate use according to patient age and clinical condition, while following safety policies.
• Provide patient care in a safe environment that enhances positive outcomes, adhering to policies for patient identification and surgical procedures.
• Document nursing processes and responses to care promptly using the designated tools.
• Exhibit flexibility, organization, and the ability to function effectively under pressure, employing critical thinking and sound judgment in prioritization and delegation.
• Practice autonomously in line with evidence-based standards, pursuing ongoing personal and professional development while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Understand growth and development principles to provide age-appropriate care, interpreting patient data to identify specific needs.
• Deliver accurate reports on patient conditions for safe transitions of care.
• Prepare surgical rooms promptly with all necessary instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures, identifying and addressing any breaches in technique with the surgical team.
• Communicate effectively with the surgeon regarding the accounting of sponges, needles, and instruments, reporting any discrepancies immediately and documenting counts appropriately.
• Handle, label, and process specimens accurately.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the scrub role.

QualificationsEducation and Certification:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
• Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required upon hire.

Experience:

• Prior experience in surgical settings or labor and delivery, particularly assisting with C-sections, is essential.

Career Development Opportunities

With various locations throughout the state, our organization offers exciting prospects for career advancement and growth. Here, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that is dedicated to introducing new technologies, innovative treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We recognize that a successful organization is built on the well-being of its colleagues, which is why we provide a competitive benefits package designed to promote work-life balance. Every moment is significant, and this is your opportunity.