Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usJob DescriptionOur Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and familyThe role of the preoperative nurse during the preanesthesia phase of care will be to provide nursing care to patients and their designated support person on the day of surgery or procedureEducation and Professional PracticeAssesses the knowledge level of patient or designated support personProvides education regarding the expected psychosocial response nutritional management medication management and pain and comfort management wound management and expected responses to the operation or procedureActively involves the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting hishertheir perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation processPreanesthesia patient Assessment and MonitoringPerforms pre admission assessment including physical assessment and review of pertinent labs and relevant preoperative diagnostics testingPrepares and administers ordered medications safely using the rights of safe medication administrationPrepares for and monitors patient that has received procedural sedationManages patientrsquos other co morbid conditions as applicableVerifies that all the pre operative preparation has been completeVerifies safe ride homeCollaborates and effectively communicates with the entire perioperative team to ensure safe and timely transition to the operating room or procedural areaPostanesthesia Phase II Assessment Monitoring and Discharge PlanningProvides ongoing assessment and documentation of careEvaluates of patientrsquos discharge readiness based on discharge criteriaProvides education and discharge instructions to patient and designated support personEnsures safe transportation homeProvides safe transfer of careWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usJob DescriptionOur Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical emotional spiritual cultural and educational needs of the patient and familyThe role of the preoperative nurse during the preanesthesia phase of care will be to provide nursing care to patients and their designated support person on the day of surgery or procedureEducation and Professional PracticeAssesses the knowledge level of patient or designated support personProvides education regarding the expected psychosocial response nutritional management medication management and pain and comfort management wound management and expected responses to the operation or procedureActively involves the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting hishertheir perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation processPreanesthesia patient Assessment and MonitoringPerforms pre admission assessment including physical assessment and review of pertinent labs and relevant preoperative diagnostics testingPrepares and administers ordered medications safely using the rights of safe medication administrationPrepares for and monitors patient that has received procedural sedationManages patientrsquos other co morbid conditions as applicableVerifies that all the pre operative preparation has been completeVerifies safe ride homeCollaborates and effectively communicates with the entire perioperative team to ensure safe and timely transition to the operating room or procedural areaPostanesthesia Phase II Assessment Monitoring and Discharge PlanningProvides ongoing assessment and documentation of careEvaluates of patientrsquos discharge readiness based on discharge criteriaProvides education and discharge instructions to patient and designated support personEnsures safe transportation homeProvides safe transfer of careCurrent unrestricted Connecticut RN LicenseGraduate of an accredited nursing school BSN preferredBLS certification by the American Heart Association prior to date of hireACLS certification by the American Heart Association prior to date of hire for external candidates and within days for internal candidates year of recent medical surgical nursing experienceWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusCurrent unrestricted Connecticut RN LicenseGraduate of an accredited nursing school BSN preferredBLS certification by the American Heart Association prior to date of hireACLS certification by the American Heart Association prior to date of hire for external candidates and within days for internal candidates year of recent medical surgical nursing experienceWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status