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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.
- $10,000 Sign on bonus for eligible applicants
- $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
- Organizational culture focused on diversity and inclusion, innovation and patient experience
- State of the art, award winning campus environment with ideal parking
- 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.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- 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 PreOp and/or PostOp experience or ICU 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' experience working in a PreOp or PACU or an ICU.
- EPIC experience.
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT SALARY MINIMUM: $80,558 more based on experience.
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