Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Job Description

Job Description

Location Details

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Information

3x12s, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Join Us Where Every Moment Counts

Every day, over 40,000 colleagues within our organization come together with a shared commitment: pride in our work, knowing that every moment is significant. We invite you to be a part of Connecticut’s most extensive healthcare network.

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 and effectively communicate the patient's clinical status, responding promptly to any changes in condition or treatment response. You will demonstrate an understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan, ensuring age-appropriate care for the patient population. Additionally, you will promote the nursing profession through supportive interactions and collegiality, reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Key Competencies

• Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of patients, considering psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural factors.
• Evaluate and manage pain, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques, while educating patients and families about pain management. Ensure documentation reflects assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on assessments and patient responses, collaborating with other disciplines as necessary.
• Adhere to the five medication rights to minimize errors, demonstrating knowledge of medications and their administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Provide all aspects of patient care in a safe environment that fosters positive outcomes.
• Document the nursing process and responses to care promptly using the appropriate tools.
• Exhibit flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stress, employing critical thinking and sound judgment in prioritization and delegation.
• Create and implement teaching plans for patients and families based on identified learning needs, evaluating the effectiveness of the education provided.
• Practice autonomously in line 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 identify specific needs.
• Assist physicians with procedures in the peri-anesthesia care setting, including cardioversion, peripheral and central line insertions, and epidural catheter placements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of airway management and the use of relevant equipment.
• Assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provide appropriate interventions.
• Understand anesthetic drugs, their actions, and potential side effects.
• Provide accurate and relevant reports on patient conditions for safe transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing school and hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required upon hire or must be obtained during the introductory orientation period, with ongoing clinical competency maintained throughout employment.
• Critical care experience is preferred.

We Nurture Careers

With various locations throughout the state, our organization offers exciting opportunities for career advancement and 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 recognize that a successful organization is built on the well-being of its colleagues, which is why we offer a competitive benefits program aimed at ensuring a healthy work/life balance. Every moment is significant, and this is your opportunity.