Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Location Details: Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Shift Information: On-call availability required

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE! (Conditions Apply)

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.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has been dedicated to providing care with advanced technology, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals. We aim to address the comprehensive healthcare needs of individuals across Northeastern Connecticut. Our team members take pride in living and working in this community, committed to delivering quality healthcare.

Position Overview:

Our nursing staff collaborates in dynamic environments with robust interdisciplinary teams, emphasizing a patient-centered care approach in a diverse workplace. Under the guidance and general oversight of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse employs evidence-based practices in line with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and directives from the medical team. The registered nurse utilizes their expertise to create a care plan that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of both patients and their families.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Familiarity with the nursing process and principles of customer service is essential. National certification in a specialty area is preferred. Experience in an acute care hospital setting is advantageous. IV skills are also preferred. Proficiency in a second language is a plus.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current certification in BLS is required or must be completed within the first three months of employment. ACLS certification is mandatory for ED, CCU, and designated staff in ACU/PACU and Endo. ACLS is highly recommended for staff cross-trained in these areas. NNR certification is required for OB.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a current CT RN license and be graduates of an accredited nursing program.

We prioritize the growth of your career.

With various locations throughout the state, our organization offers exciting opportunities for professional development and advancement. Here, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization that is at the forefront of introducing new technologies, innovative treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We understand that a successful organization thrives when its employees do—hence, we provide a competitive benefits package aimed at ensuring a healthy work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.