Staff Nurse CNII-PACU

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UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled PreOp/PACU RN with a passion for patient experience. This critical role is located in our Main OR and covers both Pre-Op and Post-Operative services and will work alongside top medical providers.

• $462 biweekly retention bonus
• 13 eligible holidays & strong paid time off
• Tuition waivers and reimbursements for self and dependents

• Easy access to I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding Greater Hartford communities

SCHEDULE: Full time, 40 hours per week, four 10-hour shifts, with holidays, weekends and on call rotation as needed.

• Performs a full range of tasks in providing nursing care to assigned patients.
• Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient.
• Develops/updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related/therapy/personal needs.
• Organizes/coordinates patient care.
• Collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans.
• Participates in staff/patient care conferences,
• Assists in clinical education/orientation of other staff.
• Guides and supervises assigned personnel in the delivery of patient care.

• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing;
• Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures
• Excellent demonstrated interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills

• Proven ability to establish priorities and manage effectively.
  

• Candidates must possess and maintain or be eligible for a current RN license in the State of CT; must prove graduation from an accredited nursing program.

• Must have at least 1 year of experience of prior Pre Op and/or Post Op experience or a minimum of 2 years experience in a ICU or Step-Down experience.

• Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) for healthcare providers. This is the only accepted credential.

• Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain AHA BLS & ACLS certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

• BSN or an ADN/ASN and active enrollment in a BSN program.
• Two (2) or more years' PreOp/PACU or 5+ years ICU/Step-Down(Critical Care)
• UConn Health Staff Nurse.

• EPIC experience.

FULL TIME EQUIVALENT SALARY MINIMUM: $82,576.00 more based on experience.

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