Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Location: 71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift: 4x8s, 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000!

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 Registered Nurse.

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.

As a Registered Nurse, 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. It is essential to communicate the patient's clinical status appropriately and respond swiftly and accurately to any changes in their 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 to the patient population. Additionally, you will promote the nursing profession and professional practice through supportive interactions with colleagues. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing school and hold a current Registered Nurse license in 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 mandatory.

Competencies:

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of patients, considering psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural factors.
2. Collaborate with the surgical team to create, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on assessment data for each surgical patient.
3. Adhere to the five medication rights to minimize medication errors, demonstrating knowledge of medications and their proper administration according to the patient's age and clinical condition. Follow policies for medication safety.
4. Provide all aspects of patient care in a safe environment that promotes positive outcomes, adhering to policies for patient identification and surgical procedures.
5. Document the nursing process and patient responses to care promptly using the appropriate tools.
6. Exhibit flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under pressure, employing critical thinking and sound judgment in prioritization and delegation.
7. Practice autonomously in alignment with evidence-based standards, pursuing personal and professional growth while serving as a role model and mentor.
8. Understand growth and development principles to provide age-appropriate care, interpreting patient data to identify specific needs.
9. Deliver accurate and relevant reports on patient conditions for safe transitions of care.

We Care for Your Career

With various locations throughout the state, our organization offers exciting opportunities for career advancement and development. Here, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that introduces new technologies, innovative treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We recognize that a successful organization is built on the success of its colleagues, which is why we provide a competitive benefits package aimed at ensuring a healthy work/life balance. Every moment is important, and this is your moment.