Ambulatory OR/PACU Registered Nurse in Hebron, CT

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Ambulatory PACU

Location Detail: 85 Jefferson Street Hartford (10068)

Work where  every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Description:

In this role you will be working with patients in an Ambulatory Surgery center both preparing them for their surgery, and then caring for them in the Post Anesthesia Care area (PACU) We care for both the inpatient and outpatient population. You will possess the ability to care for patients in the pre-operative and post-operative care setting.

Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

• Must be available to work 8 hour shifts between the hours of 5:00am and 7:30pm M-F
• May be later than 7:30 pm depending on patient care needs
• There are not any 10 or 12 hour shifts available on this unit

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN Required).
• Registered Nurse with 1-2 years of current Medical/Surgical experience required.
• Requires a person who is highly motivated, energetic and organized, must be able to multitask.
• Looking for person who has leadership skills and is willing to take on projects and tasks as determined by the needs of the department.
• Looking for someone who has demonstrated ability to be in the resource role on their unit.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required. 

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is  your moment .

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.