Job Title: Registered Nurse
Job Description

Continuously assess patient status throughout the perioperative care. Develop and implement individualized perioperative patient care plans. Ensure patient safety and adhere to facility policies and procedures to provide optimal care.

ResponsibilitiesProtect patients from injury due to extraneous objects and various sources.Safely operate equipment and report unsafe situations.Perform accounting procedures to prevent unintended retained surgical items.Advocate for patient safety.Handle specimens per facility policies.Adhere to standard precautions and use personal protective equipment.Communicate patient status to relevant parties.Administer medications safely using the 8 rights of medication administration.Maintain patient wound and tissue perfusion.Ensure patients return to normothermia postoperatively.Provide nursing care and monitoring per policies and procedures.Prevent surgical site infections.Assess patient or support person knowledge levels.Educate patients on psychosocial responses, nutrition, medication, pain, wound management, and expected outcomes.Involve patients or support persons in care decisions and rehabilitation.Protect patient rights, dignity, and privacy.Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards.Maintain a fire-safe environment.Practice and monitor aseptic techniques.Comply with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policies.Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes.Transfer care as needed.Maintain radiation safety per facility policies.Provide accurate, concise hand-off reports.Delegate tasks per state Nurse Practice Act, state board of nursing requirements, state laws, and job descriptions.Document care episodes accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.Communicate and collaborate effectively with the perioperative team and stakeholders.Participate in multidisciplinary planning for perioperative patient care.Engage in quality review and performance improvement projects.Participate in performance appraisals.Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.Maintain required competencies.Pursue professional growth.Advocate for patients and maintain privacy and confidentiality of health information.Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsGraduate from an accredited nursing school.Preferably one year of experience in OR and/or medical/surgical nursing.Current state nursing license in good standing.Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 90 days of employment or current certification.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of employment or current certification.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of employment if pediatric care is provided, or current certification.Additional Skills & QualificationsSpecialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is preferred.Work Environment

Schedule: 6:30am-3:00pm in OR. Physically demanding, high-stress environment with exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions. Requires pushing and pulling heavy objects, handling and lifting patients and equipment, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, standing and walking for extensive periods, and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs. Working irregular hours may be required. Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $93000.00 - $116000.00/yr.

Physical Wellbeing
Medical Plans: Choose from four medical plan options, including Consumer-Driven Health Plans (CDHPs) with a Health Savings Account (HSA), a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plan, and an In-Network Only Plan (CA only).
Dental Plans: Two options for preventive and corrective care.
Vision Plan: Discounted eye care services with in-network providers.
Telehealth Services: Convenient, low-cost medical care from home or on the go.
MedExpress Clinics: Free visits if enrolled in a BlueCross Blue Shield of Illinois medical plan (after deductible for CDHP participants).
Financial Wellbeing
Health Savings Account (HSA): Contributions to help cover medical costs.
Voluntary Benefits: Options for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance, as well as a Legal Plan.
Social Wellbeing
Teammate Resource Groups (TRGs): Support networks including Women’s Network, Pride, Stigma Free, Belonging & Empathy, Veterans, The Black Experience, and Nuestras Raíces.
Community Involvement: National and local charity support.
Emotional Wellbeing
Rally Health: Biometric screenings, health assessments, and wellbeing coaching with rewards for healthy activities.
Teammate Support Network: Assistance during times of trial or tribulation.
Professional Development
eLearning System: Role-based training and professional development courses.
Annual Leadership Meeting: Focus on building leadership skills and celebrating accomplishments.
SCA Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment for all teammate

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hamden,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2025.

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