Registered Nurse, PACU, Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Avon
Posted on: December 3, 2025
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, provides high
quality direct and indirect patient centered care. Coordinates
patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary
team. Communicates, as appropriate, the patients clinical
condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in
condition or response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span and the
skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient
population served. Promotes the profession of nursing and
professional practice through collegial support and interactions.
Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have and
maintain current a Registered Nurse license in the State of
Connecticut. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
and Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive
certification within the new employee introductory orientation
period and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN
in this role. COMPETENCIES: Must be able to communicate effectively
using the English language, both verbally and in writing. Possesses
basic computer skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency Performs population-specific comprehensive
assessments and re-assessments of the patients condition and care
needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and
cultural aspects. Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate
pain management tools and techniques. Educates the patient and
family regarding pain management. Documentation reflects
assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectiveness.
Develops and revises individualized plans of care as indicated by
assessment and patient response to treatment., collaborating with
other disciplines as needed Follows the five (5) medication rights
and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates
knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on
age of the patient and their clinical condition. Performs all
aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient
safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Documents the
nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing
the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes
critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and
delegation. Formulates and implements a teaching plan for patients
and families based upon identified learning needs. Evaluates
effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates autonomous practice,
consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and
professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role
model and mentor. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary
to provide age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to
interpret data about the patient status in order to identify each
patients age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient
group. Demonstrates ability to assist physicians with procedures in
the peri anesthesia care setting, including cardio-version and
insertion of peripheral and central monitoring lines, and epidural
catheter placement. Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and
the ability to use appropriate equipment Demonstrates ability to
assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provides
appropriate treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs,
actions and side effects. Provides an accurate and pertinent report
of the patients condition for safe transfer of care.
Keywords: ECHN, New England , Registered Nurse, PACU, Per Diem, Healthcare , Avon, Northeast
