BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire
ACLS required for external candidates
Responsibilities
Recover patients from anesthesia
Manage postoperative care for various surgical services
Oversee recovery from general, regional anesthesia, and IV sedation
Handle recovery for GI advanced procedures and outpatient colonoscopy/endoscopy patients
Provide care in a fast-paced environment with a 2:1 nurse/patient ratio
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a 24/7 service unit
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a diverse surgical environment
Supportive team culture emphasizing a positive outlook
Exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties
Potential for professional growth and development
Flexible scheduling options to accommodate work-life balance
Full Job Description
Job Description: Position includes recovering patients from anesthesia as well as managing postoperative care, including recovery from general anesthesia, regional anesthesia and IV sedation. We are a 28 bed PACU, providing service to a variety of surgical services, such as general surgery, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery including spine surgery, plastic surgery, thoracic and vascular surgery, cardiac procedures (TAVR), bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, ENT and OMF surgery. Also included is managing the recovery of GI advanced procedure patients as well as outpatient colonoscopy and endoscopy patients. We are a fast paced unit receiving patients from 40+ operating rooms and we provide service 24/7. ICU experience is preferred although we will consider nurses with ED, Step-down and floor level experience on an individual basis. ACLS certification is required for external candidates as we frequently care for ICU and step-down patients. Nurse/Patient ratio is 2:1. We are looking for candidates with a positive outlook, an open mind and a can-do attitude.
Qualifications:
Current Connecticut RN License.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
ICU experience preferred
BSN Preferred
BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire.
