Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Location Information: Windham Community Memorial (10183)

JOINING BONUS AVAILABLE! (Conditions Apply)

Experience a workplace where every moment counts.

Every day, over 40,000 colleagues at our organization come together with a shared sense of pride, understanding that each moment is significant. We invite you to join Connecticut’s most extensive healthcare network.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has been dedicated to providing care with state-of-the-art technology, managed by some of the most skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals. Our goal is 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 high-quality healthcare.

Position Overview:

Our nursing staff operates in collaborative settings with robust interdisciplinary teams, emphasizing a patient-centered care approach in a richly diverse environment. Under the guidance and general oversight of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse employs evidence-based practices in alignment 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 the patient and their family.

Requirements

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 preferred, and proficiency in a second language is a plus.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Must hold current BLS certification or complete it within the first three months of employment. ACLS certification is required for Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, and designated staff in ACU/PACU and Endoscopy. ACLS is highly recommended for staff cross-trained in these areas. NNR certification is required for Obstetrics.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a valid CT RN license and be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.

We prioritize the growth of our employees.

With various locations throughout the state, our organization provides exciting opportunities for career advancement and development. 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 recognize that a successful organization is built on the success of its employees—hence, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote work/life balance. Every moment is important. And this is your moment.