Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery
Location: Windham Community Memorial Hospital
Shift: On call required; must respond to facility within 30 minutes
Sign-on bonus offered (restrictions apply).
About the role
Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient-centered care model in a richly diverse workspace. 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 uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care, including standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of the patient and family.
Responsibilities
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Develop and maintain a plan of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide patient-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
Requirements
- Currently certified in BLS or completion during the first three months of employment.
- ACLS required for ED, CCU, and designated staff in ACU/PACU and Endo; strongly recommended for cross-trained staff.
- NNR required for OB.
- Must possess current CT RN licensure.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of nursing process and customer service principles.
- Acute care hospital experience preferred.
- IV skills preferred.
- Secondary language skills preferred.
- National certification in specialty preferred.
Benefits
Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance, with exciting opportunities for career development and growth across locations in Connecticut.