Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description Location Details

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Information

All shifts available

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 every moment is significant in our work.

We invite you to be a part of Connecticut’s most extensive healthcare network as a Registered Nurse.

About the Greater Manchester Region

This 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. Together, we serve a population of 300,000 across 19 towns.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver high-quality direct and indirect patient-centered care.
• Coordinate patient care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and their families.
• Effectively communicate the patient’s clinical status, responding promptly and accurately to any changes in condition or treatment response.
• Exhibit knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan, ensuring age-appropriate care for the patient population.
• Promote the nursing profession and professional practice through supportive interactions with colleagues. Report to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

QualificationsEducation and Certification

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing school 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 or labor and delivery settings, particularly assisting with C-sections, is essential.

Competencies

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the role. They are intended to accurately reflect the primary duties and responsibilities of this position, which may evolve over time.

Job-Specific Competencies

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of patients, considering psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural factors.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to create, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for surgical patients based on assessment data.
• Adhere to the five medication rights to minimize medication errors, demonstrating knowledge of medications and their administration according to patient age and clinical condition, while following safety policies.
• Provide patient care in a safe environment that promotes positive outcomes, adhering to policies for patient identification and surgical procedures.
• Document the nursing process and patient responses to care promptly using appropriate tools.
• Exhibit flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stress, utilizing critical thinking and sound judgment in prioritization and delegation.
• Demonstrate autonomous practice aligned with evidence-based standards, pursuing personal and professional growth 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.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team regarding the accounting of sponges, needles, and instruments, reporting discrepancies immediately.
• Accurately handle, label, and process specimens.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the scrub role during surgical procedures.

Career Development and Benefits

With various locations throughout the state, our organization offers exciting opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

Here, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization that is dedicated to introducing new technologies, innovative treatments, and community education to countless individuals.

We believe that a thriving organization begins with thriving colleagues, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support work/life balance.

Every Moment Matters

This is your opportunity to make a difference.