Staff Nurse

CNII-UHSC-PACU

University of Connecticut - 4.2 Farmington, CT Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago

Qualifications Management RN License Full Job Description Job Detail Job Title:

Staff Nurse

CNII-UHSC-PACU

Department:

81027-

UConn Health Surgery Center-PACU Location:

Farmington FTE%: 1 Shift 1 Search #: 2027-469

Closing Date:

10/05/2026

Recruiter:

McNamara, Elizabeth UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled PreOp/PACU RN with a passion for patient experience. This critical role is located in the UConn Health Surgery Center and covers both Pre-Op and Post-Operative services and will work alongside top medical providers. May be required to float to the Main

OR SCHEDULE

Full time, day shift, rotating start times, minor holidays as needed. 30 minute unpaid meal break.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a full range of tasks in providing nursing care to assigned patients. Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient. Develops/updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related/therapy/personal needs. Organizes/coordinates patient care. Collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans. Participates in staff/patient care conferences, Assists in clinical education/orientation of other staff. Guides and supervises assigned personnel in the delivery of patient care. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

: Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing; Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures Excellent demonstrated interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills Proven ability to establish priorities and manage effectively.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess and maintain or be eligible for a current RN license in the State of CT; must prove graduation from an accredited nursing program. 1 year professional Nursing experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) for healthcare providers. This is the only accepted credential. Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain

AHA BLS & ACLS

certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BSN or an ADN/ASN and active enrollment in a BSN program. One or more more years' experience working in a PreOp/PACU and/or

ICU. EPIC

experience.

WHY UCONN HEALTH

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.