Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical Ortho Neuro
About the role
At Saint Mary’s Hospital, the Medical Surgical/Ortho-Neuro-Ortho Unit is a 27‑bed unit specializing in the care of adult patients with stroke, orthopedic, and neuro‑spine conditions. In addition to these specialties, nurses on this unit care for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs, delivering high‑quality, compassionate care in a collaborative and supportive environment. The unit utilizes a Virtual Nurse, the Together Team Model, as part of the care team. The Virtual RN brings a minimum of 7 years of experience and provides essential support to bedside staff, including assistance with admissions, discharges, patient education, purposeful rounding, and enhancing team communication. Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not‑for‑profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. The hospital is known for the genuine warmth and attentiveness of its physicians and nurses, pristine facilities, and a commitment to making patients and families feel cared for as cherished members of the hospital family.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with diverse medical and surgical needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor patient progress, administer medications, and perform treatments in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care, rehabilitation, and recovery processes.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school
- Valid RN License in Connecticut
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Ideal candidate will have one or more years of medical‑surgical or neuro/ortho experience in an acute inpatient setting
- BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Schedule
Full‑Time 36 Hours/Night Shift, Rotating Weekend/Holiday