Pre and PACU Nurse RN New

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose:

What You Will Do

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Post Anesthesia PACU Registered Nurse RN at the Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute delivers patient care for same-day surgeries, encompassing the following responsibilities:

• A dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients from the Joint Replacement or Spine Operating Rooms and other departments needing anesthesia recovery.
• Engage in Pre-Op duties, involving assistance with regional nerve blocks, initiation and monitoring of IVs, anesthesia support, delivering pre-operative instructions, and conducting assessments.
• Post-Op responsibilities include overseeing PACU phase 1 and 2 recovery from anesthesia, providing reports to receiving InPatient units, updating patients’ families, and offering comprehensive discharge education.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred.
• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU nursing is required. Consideration will be strongly considered, provided expertise includes two or more years in the ICU or Emergency Room nursing experience, particularly if their current or recent skill sets demonstrate expertise with ventilated patients, which is a mandatory requirement.
• BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.
• ACLS and PALS certification is preferred or should be available within six months of hire.
• Requires the ability to practice utilizing ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) recommended standards and guidelines.
  
  

Position Highlights And Benefits

Full-Time – 40 hours/week - Day Shift.

• Monday thru Friday, no weekend or holiday commitment.
• Hours: Five 8-hour varying shifts; 5:00 am to 1:30 pm.
• Minimal on-call requirement; frequency will be once per 7-week schedule.
  
  

Explore eligibility and details regarding the available sign-on bonus.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, is one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.