Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Location Details

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Information

3x12s, 7 AM - 7:30 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 in our work.

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

About the Greater Manchester Region

This region employs around 2,500 individuals and includes 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.

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.

Additionally, you will demonstrate an understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, ensuring age-appropriate care for the patient population. You will also promote the nursing profession through supportive interactions and collegial relationships, reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Key Competencies

• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal, 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 create, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for surgical patients based on assessment data.
• Adhere to the five rights of medication administration to minimize errors, demonstrating knowledge of medications and their appropriate use based on patient age and clinical condition, while following safety policies.
• Provide patient care in a safe environment that fosters positive outcomes, adhering to policies regarding patient identification and surgical procedures.
• Document nursing processes and patient responses promptly using the appropriate tools.
• Exhibit flexibility and organizational skills while functioning effectively under stress, employing critical thinking and sound judgment in prioritization and delegation.
• Practice autonomously in alignment with evidence-based standards, pursuing 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 meet 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.

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 or labor and delivery settings, particularly assisting with C-sections, is essential.

Career Development Opportunities

With various locations throughout the state, our organization offers exciting career advancement and growth opportunities. Here, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that introduces new technologies, innovative treatments, and community education to countless individuals.

We believe that a successful organization is built on the well-being of its colleagues. Therefore, we provide a competitive benefits program aimed at promoting work-life balance.

Every moment is significant, and this is your opportunity!