Nurse - Preop / PACU- ASC- Enfield, CT

Company: Trinity Health
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Employment TypeFull timeShiftDescription:Monday-Friday, no on callThe Nurse - preoperative (Preop) / post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) for the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) "Center," provides professional nursing services & standards of practice in accordance with level of experience & education, state board of nursing & established policies & procedures. Integrates the art, science, leadership & knowledge of nursing clinical practice through relationship-centered, compassionate, ethical & respectful direct / indirect healthcare services. Participates as a team member of the total perioperative process & care for patients.Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited school of nursing. Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice / employment. Valid driver's license where required by assignment.Additional Qualifications (nice To Have)Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing. Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area.Highly PreferredACLSAmbulatory Surgery ExperiencePhysical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions (General Summary)Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services:

• Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound & / or smell. Occasional
• Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.). Occasional
• Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions. Occasional
• Exposure to interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations. Frequent
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects. Frequent
• Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise. Frequent
• Perform manual dexterity activities & / or grasping / handling. Occasional
• Ability to climb, kneel, crouch & / or operate foot controls. Occasional
• Use a computer / other technology. Frequent
• Sit with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Frequent
• Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE). Continuous
• Comply with Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & guidelines. Continuous
• Ability to provide assistance in the event of an emergency. OccasionalDirect Healthcare Services
  • Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Continuous
  • Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Frequent
  • Use upper & lower extremities, engage in bending / stooping / reaching & pushing / pulling. Frequent
  • Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous
  • Encounter worksites (e.g., patient homes) or travel to worksites that may have variable internal & external environmental conditions. Continuous
  • Perform work that involves physical efforts (e.g., transporting, moving, positioning & / or ambulating patients). ContinuousIndirect Healthcare / Support Services
    • Perform activities that require standing / walking with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Frequent
    • Lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted. Occasional
    • Experience of long periods of walking / standing / stooping / bending / pulling & / or pushing. Occasional
    • Encounter a clinical / patient facing / hands on interactive work environment. Occasional
    • Work indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions. Continuous
    • Work outdoors with variable external environmental conditions. OccasionalAverage Workday Activity: Occasional - O (1% - 33%), Frequent - F (34% - 66%), Continuous - C (67% - 100%)Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity 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.00582792

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