OR Surgical Registered Nurse in Bethel, CT

Overview Join our dedicated team where we strive to embody our Vision, support our Mission, and live by our Values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. As an integral part of our organization, you will work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator to provide top-tier patient care. As a Registered Nurse (RN), your responsibilities will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individual patient care in accordance with our unit policies and procedures. You will also supervise non-RN personnel and may be called upon to work on different nursing units to ensure efficient distribution of staff and patients. Responsibilities • Continuously assess the patient's physical and psychosocial conditions. • Develop, communicate, and document an individualized plan of care that addresses patient problems and outlines interventions to achieve desired outcomes. • Coordinate the implementation of the care plan with the healthcare team. • Evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan and patient responses, making necessary adjustments and referrals. • Plan patient and family education based on individual learning needs, and document educational outcomes. • Act as a preceptor to new staff. • Fulfill the role of Charge Nurse as needed. • Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and professional development. • Perform other related duties to maintain departmental operations effectively. • Demonstrate competency in neuro patient care and perform neuro assessments. • Manage airway for neuro patients and assist in care during special neuro procedures. • Conduct suctioning according to established protocols. • Care for patients in specialized devices like halo braces and ventilators. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Proficient in electronic patient records and capable of conducting literature searches regarding patient care. Experience: N/A Licensure: Valid RN license in the state of Connecticut. Special Skills: BLS certification required.