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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At **Saint Mary's Hospital** , the Pre-Surgical Screening RN in the **Same Day Surgery unit** plays a vital role in preparing patients for surgery. 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:

+ Perform telephonic preoperative assessments, including medical history reviews, medication reconciliation, and risk screening.

+ Coordinate with anesthesia, surgeons, and primary care providers to ensure patients are cleared and optimized for surgery.

+ Educate patients on pre-surgical instructions and expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

+ Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate’s Degree or higher).

+ Active RN license in the state of Connecticut.

+ The ideal candidate will have one or more years of experience in perioperative, intraoperative, or general surgical settings.

Preferred:

+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

+ Ability to practice in alignment with AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) recommended standards and guidelines.

+ BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Certification support is available post-hire.

Position Highlights:

+ Full-Time - 40hours/week

+ Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

+ Hourly Staff RN position; pay range: $36.15 – $59.95/hour

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family.

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