Hartford HealthCare · 7 hours ago
Pre-Admission Testing (RN) - Pre Admission CTR PAC
Bridgeport, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, and they are seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pre-Admission Testing Center. The role involves providing quality nursing care for preoperative patients, focusing on admission planning and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalOncologyPharmaceuticalRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Appropriately assesses and plans patient care by: accurately and reliably obtaining, assessing and interpreting data; identifying and documenting problems and expected outcomes based on a plan of care for the preoperative patient; utilizing scientific knowledge base and appropriate physiological/psychological/social/cultural/spiritual concepts; organizing care and interventions; and identifying appropriate resources in order to meet individual and family health goals
Using evidence based recommendations, coordinates and implements patient-centered care with variances along the continuum by: contributing to and following plans of the health care team and partnering with patient/caregivers; ensuring documentation and communication amongst caregivers is complete; delegating and ensuring completion of activities in alignment with patient safety; and educating patients/caregivers to achieve established health goals in an effort to provide coordinated seamless care
Utilizes data to identify actual/potential perioperative risk factors, preadmission services and special needs for initiating referrals and implementing additional interventions as indicated. Collaborates with other members of the health care team on pertinent patient care concerns that directly impact admission
Demonstrates competencies in Nursing Practice (knowledge and behaviors) to meet age-specific patient needs
Provides/models quality patient/customer service by: demonstrating a willingness to accommodate all customers; maintaining an awareness of patient needs and utilizing initiatives to respond to those needs; utilizing discretion and compassion in responding to patient/caregiver needs; maintaining confidentiality of all patient information; and functioning in a collaborative manner with other members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care
Provides preoperative education for patients/caregivers in accordance with current HHC Preoperative Guidelines
Contributes to care improvement by participating in: coaching, mentoring and developing staff and acting as resource for peers; performance/quality improvement opportunities; the cost effective utilization of resources and by recognizing the value of evidence based practice as part of continuous improvement. Contributes to improvement of nursing practice by questioning current rituals in practice
Assumes responsibility for self-improvement, in collaboration with Unit Manager/Director of PATC by: identifying, communicating and seeking resources or instruction/validation to meet own learning needs, and is self-directed in maintaining currency of validations
Completes venipuncture, EKG, nasal swabbing, vitals, height/weight and assists with coordination of specialty consults as directed by Pre-Admission Testing Center Provider(s) to ensure safety of the surgical patient, quality care and optimal patient/caregiver experience in alignment with the Strategic Goals of HHC
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years diversified clinical nursing experience, including medical/surgical or acute care experience required
Active CT RN License
BLS and ACLS certification
RN Diploma, Associate degree required, BSN preferred
English
Strong knowledge and understanding of patient care standards and procedures including pre and postsurgical patient care
Excellent communication [oral, written and listening] and interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
General computer skills
Ability to provide customer, patient, client centric service
Ability to provide age-specific care
Excellent attention to details and ability to prioritize efficiently
Preferred
BSN preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
Company
Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is a group of hospitals that offers complete healthcare services including cancer care, rehabilitation and pharmacy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$150MKey Investors
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority
2024-04-01Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Flaks
President & Chief Executive Officer
Bimal Patel
President and COO
Recent News
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2025-12-18
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