Registered Nurse Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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Registered NurseJob Description As a Registered Nurse, you will continuously assess patient status throughout perioperative care and develop and implement individualized patient care plans. You will ensure patient safety by protecting them from injuries, safely operating equipment, preventing unintended retained surgical items, and adhering to standard precautions. Your role involves communicating patient status to relevant parties, administering medications, maintaining wound and tissue perfusion, and educating patients on various aspects of care. Responsibilities + Protect patients from injury due to extraneous objects and various sources. + Safely operate equipment and report unsafe situations. + Perform accounting procedures to prevent unintended retained surgical items. + Advocate for patient safety. + Handle specimens per facility policies. + Adhere to standard precautions and use personal protective equipment. + Communicate patient status to relevant parties. + Administer medications safely using the 8 rights of medication administration. + Maintain patient wound and tissue perfusion. + Ensure patients return to normothermia postoperatively. + Provide nursing care and monitor per policies and procedures. + Prevent surgical site infections. + Assess patient or support person knowledge levels. + Educate patients on psychosocial responses, nutrition, medication, pain, wound management, and expected outcomes. + Involve patients or support persons in care decisions and rehabilitation. + Protect patient rights, dignity, and privacy. + Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards. + Maintain a fire-safe environment. + Practice and monitor aseptic techniques. + Comply with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policies. + Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes. + Transfer care as needed. + Maintain radiation safety per facility policies. + Provide accurate, concise hand-off reports. + Delegate tasks per state Nurse Practice Act, state board of nursing requirements, state laws, and job descriptions. + Document care episodes accurately, timely, completely, and legibly. + Communicate and collaborate effectively with the perioperative team and stakeholders. + Participate in multidisciplinary planning for perioperative patient care. + Engage in quality review and performance improvement projects. + Participate in performance appraisals. + Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships. + Maintain required competencies. + Pursue professional growth. + Advocate for patients and maintain privacy and confidentiality of health information. + Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles. + Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. + Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Graduate from an accredited nursing school. + Current state nursing license in good standing. + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. + Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. + Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if pediatric care is provided. + Preferably one year of experience in OR and/or medical/surgical nursing. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is preferred. Work Environment The work environment is physically demanding and high-stress, with exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and radiation. You will be required to push and pull heavy objects, handle and lift patients and equipment, and maintain manual and finger dexterity. Standing and walking for extensive periods, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs, and working irregular hours are part of the role. Corrected vision and hearing within normal range are necessary. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $93000.00 – $116000.00/yr.

Physical WellbeingMedical Plans:

Choose from four medical plan options, including Consumer-Driven Health Plans (CDHPs) with a Health Savings Account (HSA), a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plan, and an In-Network Only Plan (CA only).

Dental Plans:

Two options for preventive and corrective care.

Vision Plan:

Discounted eye care services with in-network providers.

Telehealth Services:

Convenient, low-cost medical care from home or on the go.

MedExpress Clinics:

Free visits if enrolled in a BlueCross Blue Shield of Illinois medical plan (after deductible for CDHP participants).Financial WellbeingHealth Savings Account (HSA): Contributions to help cover medical costs.

Voluntary Benefits:

Options for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance, as well as a Legal Plan.

Social WellbeingTeammate Resource Groups (TRGs): Support networks including Women’s Network, Pride, Stigma Free, Belonging & Empathy, Veterans, The Black Experience, and Nuestras Raíces.

Community Involvement:

National and local charity support.

Emotional WellbeingRally Health:

Biometric screenings, health assessments, and wellbeing coaching with rewards for healthy activities.

Teammate Support Network:

Assistance during times of trial or tribulation.

Professional DevelopmenteLearning System:

Role-based training and professional development courses.

Annual Leadership Meeting:

Focus on building leadership skills and celebrating accomplishments.

SCA Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment for all teammate Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hamden,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.