Preoperative Screening Registered Nurse
Hartford, Connecticut
RN
Posted Sep 1
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Hours a week
- 40
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days · 40 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Connecticut is $40/hr, across 98 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift
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.
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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
Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required. Current Connecticut RN license. The ideal candidate will have one or more years of perioperative surgical screening experience in the acute setting.
Preferred
Training may be available for those with two or more years of recent acute nursing experience within Med/Surg or Critical Care nursing. BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Certification support is available post-hire.
Position Highlights
- Full-Time – 40 hours/week – Day Shift
- Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Shifts are five 8-hour shifts
- 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.
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Requirements
- rn license
- Required: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required. Current Connecticut RN license. The ideal candidate will have one or more years of perioperative surgical screening experience in the acute setting. Preferred: Training may be available for those with two or more years of recent acute nursing experience within Med/Surg or Critical Care nursing. BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). Certification support is available post-hire. Position Highlights: Full-Time – 40 hours/week – Day Shift Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Shifts are five 8-hour shifts 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. Show more Show less Be among the first 25 applicants Full-time Not Applicable Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care 11266342 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/preoperative-screening-registered-nurse-at-trinity-health-of-new-england-4461568241?trk=public_jobs_topcard-title EASY_APPLY
Place
- City
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Rent against this pay
- 15% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $46,411/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
$1,269 median rent against $8,320 a month at $48/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Hartford area index 102.7, where 100 is the national average.
Hartford blends historic New England charm with a robust healthcare landscape. Set along the Connecticut River, it offers RNs cultural staples like the Mark Twain House, scenic parks, and a central location between Boston and New York for easy weekend escapes.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Trinity Health of New England is a regional division of one of the nation's largest Catholic health care systems, serving communities across Connecticut and Massachusetts. The system operates multiple hospitals including Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT and Johnson Memorial…
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