Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery
On-siteVoluntown, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Conduct patient-centered care in the OR General Surgery unit under Nurse Manager supervision, utilizing evidence-based practices to develop comprehensive plans of care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs. Manage multiple priorities in a high-stress environment while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, and family members. Maintain confidentiality and gather information from various sources to make appropriate decisions during emergency situations or changes in patient status. This role requires a current unrestricted RN license in Connecticut, one year of experience, and BLS certification upon hire. Backus Hospital, a primary healthcare provider for Eastern Connecticut with a Level I trauma center, offers a competitive sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of a school of nursing
- One (1) year experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program
- Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
- Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications
- Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and practices
- Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions
- Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and patients
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Commitment to customer service
- Basic computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data
- High level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources
- Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Desired Qualifications
- BSN or MSN
- Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area
- Certification in clinical area
- CNOR certification
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