Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Job Description

Job Description

Location Details:

71 Haynes Street (10627)

3x12s, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Every day, over 40,000 colleagues at our organization come together with a shared commitment: pride in our work, knowing that every moment is significant. We invite you to be a part of Connecticut's most extensive healthcare network.

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.

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 and effectively communicate the patient's clinical status, responding promptly 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 through supportive interactions with colleagues and report to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

• Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Basic computer proficiency.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of patients, considering psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural factors.
• Evaluate and manage pain using appropriate tools and techniques, educating patients and families on pain management.
• Document assessments, interventions, and the effectiveness of care in a timely manner.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on assessments and patient responses, collaborating with other disciplines as necessary.
• Adhere to the five rights of medication administration to minimize errors, demonstrating knowledge of medications relevant to patient age and clinical condition.
• Ensure patient safety and promote positive outcomes in all aspects of care.
• Exhibit flexibility and organization while functioning effectively under stress, employing critical thinking and sound judgment in prioritization and delegation.
• Create and implement teaching plans for patients and families based on identified learning needs, assessing the effectiveness of these plans.
• Practice autonomously in line with evidence-based standards, 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.
• Assist physicians with procedures in the peri-anesthesia care setting, including cardioversion and the placement of peripheral and central monitoring lines, as well as epidural catheters.
• Demonstrate knowledge of airway management and the use of relevant equipment.
• Assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provide appropriate interventions.
• Understand anesthetic drugs, their actions, and potential side effects.
• Provide accurate reports on patient conditions for safe transitions of care.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing program and hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Connecticut.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required upon hire or must be obtained during the introductory orientation period, with ongoing clinical competency maintained throughout employment.
• Experience in critical care is preferred.

With various locations across the state, our organization offers exciting prospects 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 believe that a thriving organization is built on the foundation of thriving colleagues. Therefore, we provide a competitive benefits package designed to support work-life balance.

Every moment is significant, and this is your moment.