Registered Nurse Resident; RN- OR General Surgery

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Promote safe care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures through evidence based practices as the RN Circulator.
• Provides support to the surgical team for maintaining a high level of sterility.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and age related needs in order to provide individualized care to the patient.
• Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure.
• Adheres to all relevant health and safety standards.
• Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns.
• Prepare the operating room for surgery (supplies, implants, instruments, equipment).
• Check equipment & troubleshoot as needed.
• Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized.
• Position and prepare patient on operating table.
• Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies.
• Adhere to safety standards and precautions.
• Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation when scrubbed.

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Current 2 years’ experience as Operating Room Nurse (scrub is a plus, not required).
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
• In‑depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Team Player.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A great team player with excellent communication skills.

• Associate degree required, BSN preferred.