Registered Nurse (RN) OR General Surgery
Company: Manchester Memorial Hospital
Location: Ellington
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627) Shift Detail: All
shifts Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000
Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in
common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We
invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive
healthcare network as a Registered Nurse. The Greater Manchester
Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester
Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General,
a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a
large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services.
The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in
19 towns. Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality
direct and indirect patient –centered care. Coordinates patient
care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team,
patients and families. Communicates, as appropriate, the patient's
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. Qualifications
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
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire. EXPERIENCE: •
Previous surgical or labor and delivery, specifically assisting
with C-sections, experience required. COMPETENCIES: • Must be able
to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
and possess 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 1. Performs population-specific
comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patient's
condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical,
educational and cultural aspects. 2. Utilizing assessment data,
collaborates with surgical team to define, implement and evaluate
an individualized plan of care for each surgical patient. 3.
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. Follows Surgical Services policy for medication
safety. 4. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment
that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient
outcomes; follows ECHN policy for Patient Identification, Surgical
& Invasive Procedures Site Identification, and Time-Out. 5.
Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a timely
manner utilizing the appropriate tools. 6. Demonstrates an ability
to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority
setting and delegation. 7. Demonstrates autonomous practice,
consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues personal and
professional growth and development. Serves as a professional role
model and mentor. 8. 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
patient's age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient
group. 9. Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the
patient's condition for safe transfer of care. 1. Prepares room in
a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures,
supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure. 2.
Demonstrates knowledge of and assures maintenance of aseptic
technique throughout the surgical procedure; identifies and
communicates, to surgical team, any breaks in technique and assists
with corrective actions. 3. Effectively communicates with the
surgeon in accounting for all sponges, needles, and instruments;
reports discrepancies immediately to surgeon and Team Leader;
appropriately documents all counts. 4. Accurately records, handles,
labels and processes specimens. 5. Demonstrates ability to
effectively function in the scrub role. We take great care of
careers With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers
exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you
are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring
new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education
to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving
organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment
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