Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Location Details

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Information

4x10s, 7 AM - 5:30 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 every moment is significant. 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. 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 and professional practice through supportive interactions with colleagues. This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Core Competencies

Effective communication in English, both spoken and written, is required, along with basic computer proficiency.

Key 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 personalized 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 promotes positive outcomes, adhering to policies regarding patient identification and surgical procedures.
• Document nursing processes and patient responses promptly using appropriate tools.
• Exhibit flexibility and organization while functioning under pressure, employing critical thinking and sound judgment in prioritization and delegation.
• Practice autonomously in line with evidence-based standards, pursuing personal and professional development, and 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 efficiently with all necessary instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures, identifying and addressing any breaks in technique.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team regarding the accounting of sponges, needles, and instruments, reporting discrepancies immediately.
• Handle, label, and process specimens accurately.
• 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 Connecticut.
• Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required upon hire.

Experience

• Prior experience in surgical settings or labor and delivery, particularly assisting with C-sections, is essential.

Career Development Opportunities

With various locations throughout the state, our organization offers exciting career development and growth opportunities. 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 believe that a successful organization is built on the success 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.