Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

Location Information: Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Sign-On Bonus Available! (Conditions Apply)

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 each moment is significant. We invite you to be a part of Connecticut’s most extensive healthcare network.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has been dedicated to providing care with advanced technology, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals. Our mission 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 quality healthcare.

Position Overview:

Our nursing staff collaborates in dynamic environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, emphasizing a patient-centered care approach in a diverse workplace. Under the guidance and general oversight of the Nurse Manager, registered nurses apply evidence-based practices in line with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and directives from the medical team. Utilizing their knowledge and skills, registered nurses implement the nursing process to create care plans that address the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and their families.

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: Current certification in BLS is required or must be completed within the first three months of employment. ACLS certification is mandatory 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 hold a current CT RN license and be graduates of an accredited nursing program.

We prioritize the development of your career.

With various locations throughout the state, our organization provides exciting opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 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 understand 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.