Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Location Details

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Information

3x8s, 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Join Us in Making a Difference

At our organization, over 40,000 dedicated colleagues come together each day, united by a shared commitment to excellence in healthcare. We invite you to be a part of Connecticut’s most extensive healthcare network as a Clinical Nurse Educator.

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, 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 with colleagues, reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Key Competencies

• Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written, 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 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 fosters positive outcomes, adhering to policies regarding patient identification and surgical procedures.
• Document nursing processes and patient responses promptly using appropriate tools.
• Exhibit flexibility, organization, and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Utilize critical thinking and sound judgment for prioritization and delegation.
• Practice autonomously in alignment with evidence-based standards, while pursuing personal and professional development.
• Serve as a role model and mentor within the profession.
• 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 care transitions, preparing surgical rooms with necessary instruments and supplies, and maintaining aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team regarding all instruments and supplies, documenting counts accurately and addressing discrepancies immediately.
• Handle specimens correctly, ensuring proper labeling and processing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the scrub role during surgical procedures.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program 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 essential.

Career Development and Benefits

We are committed to nurturing your career. With various locations throughout the state, we offer exciting opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our innovative organization, you will contribute to the introduction of new technologies, groundbreaking treatments, and community education initiatives.

We believe that a successful organization is built on the well-being of its colleagues. Therefore, we provide a competitive benefits package designed to support work-life balance.

Every moment counts, and this is your opportunity to make a difference.