Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse RN in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU delivers patient care for same-day surgeries.

What you will do:

• Dynamic work environment in a fast-paced unit, catering to patients from the Main Operating Room and other departments needing anesthesia recovery.

• Engage in Pre-Op duties, involving assistance with regional nerve blocks, initiation and monitoring of IVs, anesthesia support, delivering pre-operative instructions, and conducting assessments.

• Post-Op responsibilities include overseeing PACU phase 1 and 2 recovery from anesthesia, providing reports to receiving InPatient units, updating patients’ families, and offering comprehensive discharge education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. A preference is given to candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree.

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU nursing is required. Position WILL NOT train.

• BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

• ACLS and PALS Certification: Required within six months of hire.

• Proficiency in practicing according to the recommended standards and guidelines set forth by ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) is a requisite skill.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Part-Time – Per Diem - Rotational Shifts.

• Variable shift start times necessitating 12-hour shifts; Day Shift commences at 5:30 am, 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, or 9:00 am.

• Evening Shift initiation spans from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with varying start times.

• Night Shift is on-call, with a requirement to cover one shift per 6-week schedule.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.