Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Position Purpose:
At the Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute within Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center , the Pre-Surgical Screening RN plays a vital role in preparing patients for elective orthopedic and spine surgeries. This nurse primarily conducts comprehensive preoperative assessments via phone, coordinating with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure patients are medically optimized for surgery. This role supports patient safety, reduces surgical delays, and enhances the overall surgical experience.
What You Will Do:
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Perform telephonic preoperative assessments, including medical history reviews, medication reconciliation, and risk screening.
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Coordinate with anesthesia, surgeons, and primary care providers to ensure patients are cleared and optimized for surgery.
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Educate patients on pre-surgical instructions and expectations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required :
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Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
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Current Connecticut RN license.
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The ideal candidate will have one or more years of perioperative or surgical experience in the acute setting.
Preferred :
- BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Certification support is available post-hire.
Position Highlights:
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Full-Time - 40 hours/week - Day Shift
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Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Shifts are a combination of 8- and 10-hour shifts
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Hourly position, included in RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95
Ministry/Facility Information:
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, is one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
