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Cheshiresurgerycenter

Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Cheshiresurgerycenter, Cheshire, Connecticut, us, 06410

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Cheshire Surgery Center is seeking to fill a full-time Pre-Op/PACU Register Nurse to join our team. This will be a full‑time position, 40 hours per week. Our state‑of‑the‑art surgery center provides comprehensive orthopedic care for a range of ambulatory services, including hand, shoulder, knee, foot and ankle, spine, and joint surgery, as well as pain management procedures. The surgery center boasts four operating rooms, eight pre‑operative bays, ten postoperative bays, and private exam rooms for consultation and features cutting‑edge equipment with state‑of‑the‑art technology.

Benefits

Generous PTO

401(k)

Employer 401(k) matching

401k Profit Sharing

Medical insurance

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Free parking

Position Summary The PACU/pre‑Op RN provides expert professional nursing care for the patient during the admission process and recovery phase. This position is responsible for direct nursing care of patients in the pre‑op and post‑anesthesia care unit. The PACU Registered Nurse is knowledgeable in all areas of perioperative nursing. The RN demonstrates a leadership role with continued competence in assessment, treatment and caring for patients. The RN is dedicated to providing safe, quality care in a compassionate and efficient manner.

Position Requirements

Unencumbered active CT RN License

Minimum of 2 years PACU experience; ambulatory surgery center experience preferred, orthopedic preferred. ICU experience may be substituted.

BLS and ACLS Certifications required

Able to communicate effectively, and have an ability to work compatibly with all physicians and staff

Must be able to speak, read and write English.

Possess strong organizational skills, and a clear understanding of the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness in an ambulatory surgery center

Knowledge and clinical skills to perform the job duties of a PACU nurse.

A strong knowledge of aseptic technique, anesthetic agents and complications, and the ability to handle emergency situations

Must have an aptitude for understanding, use of, and troubleshooting machines and equipment.

Experience with Orthopedic procedures (specifically total joints) a plus

Ability to scrub cases a plus. Ability to work in procedure room with pain management cases a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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