Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
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This Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) involves recovering patients from various anesthesia types and managing their postoperative care within a fast-paced, 28-bed unit. The role provides service to a wide range of surgical specialties 24/7.
Responsibilities
- Recover patients from anesthesia
- Manage postoperative care, including recovery from general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and IV sedation
- Provide service to surgical services such as general surgery, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, thoracic and vascular surgery, cardiac procedures (TAVR), bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, ENT, and OMF surgery
- Manage recovery of GI advanced procedure patients
- Manage recovery of outpatient colonoscopy and endoscopy patients
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN License
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school
- BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to date of hire
- ACLS required for external candidates
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school
Nice to Have
- ICU experience preferred
- BSN Preferred
- ED, Step-down and floor level experience
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About Hartford Hospital
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center in Connecticut, home to advanced medical technology and training centers.