Registered Nurse; RN -OR General Surgery

Location:

St Vincent's Medical Center (10427)

Sign‑On Bonus Offered (Restrictions Apply) Generous sign‑on bonus for RNs with at least 3 years of operating room nursing experience.

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Promotes 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.
• Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure.
• Adheres to all relevant health and safety standards.
• Communicates with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Assesses patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviates their concerns.
• Prepares the operating room for surgery (supplies, implants, instruments, equipment).
• Checks equipment and troubleshoots as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for keeping the operating room sterilized.
• Positions and prepares patient on operating table.
• Monitors patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies.
• Adheres to safety standards and precautions.
• Passes medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation when scrubbed.

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, obtained before hire date or job transfer date.
• Associate Nursing degree required; BSN preferred.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association, obtained within 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 with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.