Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Location: 71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift: 4x10s, 7 AM - 5:30 PM

Join us in a place 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 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 SUMMARY:

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. It is essential to communicate the patient’s clinical status effectively, responding promptly and accurately to any changes in their condition or treatment response. You will demonstrate an understanding of growth and development principles across the lifespan and possess the skills necessary to provide 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.

COMPETENCIES:

• Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written, along with basic computer proficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job-Specific Competencies:

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments and re-assessments tailored to the patient’s condition and care needs, considering psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural factors.
2. Collaborate with the surgical team to define, implement, and evaluate a personalized care plan for each surgical patient based on assessment data.
3. Adhere to the five rights of medication administration to minimize errors, demonstrating knowledge of medications and their appropriate use according to the patient's age and clinical condition, while following safety policies.
4. Deliver all aspects of patient care in a manner that prioritizes safety and promotes positive outcomes, adhering to policies regarding patient identification and surgical procedures.
5. Document the nursing process and patient responses to care promptly using the designated tools.
6. Exhibit flexibility, organization, and the ability to function effectively under pressure, employing critical thinking and sound judgment in prioritization and delegation.
7. Practice autonomously in alignment with evidence-based standards, pursuing personal and professional development while serving as a role model and mentor.
8. Understand growth and development principles to provide age-appropriate care, interpreting patient data to identify specific needs.
9. Provide accurate and relevant reports on patient conditions for safe transitions of care.

• Prepare the surgical room promptly with all necessary instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
• Maintain aseptic technique throughout the surgical process, identifying and addressing any breaches in technique with the surgical team.
• Communicate effectively with the surgeon regarding the accounting of sponges, needles, and instruments, reporting any discrepancies immediately and documenting all counts accurately.
• Handle, label, and process specimens correctly.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the scrub role.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of 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.

We value your career development.

With various locations throughout the state, we offer exciting opportunities for professional growth. Here, you will be part of an innovative organization that brings new technologies, groundbreaking treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We recognize that a successful organization thrives on the well-being of its colleagues, which is why we provide a competitive benefits package designed to promote work-life balance. Every moment is important, and this is your moment.