Job Information
Trinity Health Registered Nurse - RN - Perioperative in Waterbury, Connecticut
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Position Purpose
At Saint Mary’s Hospital , the Registered Nurse (RN) in the Same Day Surgery unit is responsible for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care to support pre‑operative preparation and post‑operative recovery for surgical patients. This includes preparing patients for surgery, providing education, following universal protocol, and ensuring safe discharge from Phase II recovery.
What You Will Do
Provide nursing care in a fast‑paced Same Day Surgery environment focused on safe, efficient pre‑op and post‑op care.
Prepare patients for surgical procedures and provide thorough education to patients and families.
Follow universal protocols to ensure safety and compliance throughout the perioperative experience.
Conduct Phase II assessments, teach post‑operative instructions, and coordinate safe discharge.
Collaborate closely with the OR, PACU, anesthesia teams, and interdisciplinary partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Active RN license in the state of Connecticut.
The ideal candidate will have two or more years of medical‑surgical nursing experience in an inpatient acute setting, and telemetry or step‑down experience is strongly encouraged. Note : Training is not available for candidates without this expertise
Preferred
BLS/CPR and ACLS certification (ACLS support available post‑hire).
Familiarity with ASPAN standards and guidelines.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Part-Time – 32hours/week – Day Shift
Four 8-hour shifts with variable start times: 9:00 am, 9:30 am, or 10:30 am
Monday through Friday — no weekend or holiday commitment
Unit hours: 8:00 am to 8:30 pm
Specialty pay is available exclusively to experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience
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