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UConn Health is searching for a Surgery Center Registered Nurse to join our patient-focused care team at our new, state of the art OR. Gain experience in a world-class facility with the highest level of technology, designed specifically with patient safety and experience in mind. This position may also float to the JDH Main OR
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability
- $10,000 sign on bonus
- Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)
- Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members
- Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas
- State of the art facility and campus
SCHEDULE: Monday, - Friday, five - 8-hour shifts, rotating start times. May float to the JDH Main OR.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- 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 and collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans. Also, 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
- Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish priorities and manage effectively
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 1-2 years of experience working in an operating room over the last 5 years.
- Current BLS certification required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- BSN or active enrollment in a BSN program.
- Two (2) or more years of general operating room experience.
- Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Operating Room;
- ACLS Certification
- Epic Experience
MINIMUM full time equivalent salary: $80,558 more based on experience
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
