Registered Nurse - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Bridgeport Hospital!

At Bridgeport Hospital, we believe that every employee plays a vital role in our mission to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. Our core values— integrity , patient-centeredness , respect , accountability , and compassion —guide us in everything we do. As part of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS), we are committed to creating a healthcare environment where patients are at the heart of their care team.

As a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) , you will be an essential member of our healthcare team, dedicated to delivering the highest level of care while upholding our mission and values. You will practice within the legal and ethical framework established by the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association, ensuring that your nursing practice is guided by leadership, collaboration, and effective communication.

Your Responsibilities

• Standards of Practice : Utilize the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide competent nursing care.
• Coordination of Care : Ensure seamless care delivery and transitions, promoting health and safety.
• Health Teaching : Empower patients and families through education and support.
• Professional Performance : Engage in ethical practice, culturally congruent care, effective communication, and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Leadership : Lead within your professional setting and contribute to quality nursing practices.

What We’re Looking For

Working Conditions

This role requires :

Why Join Us?

At Bridgeport Hospital, you will find :

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Together, we can achieve excellence in healthcare!

Note : This position is covered by the Connecticut Healthcare Associates Collective Bargaining Agreement. Orthopedic RN experience is preferred.

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