Registered Nurse - Operating Room Circulator Job Hartford area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Registered Nurse - Operating Room Circulator

Location:

Hartford, CT, US

Salary: $39 - $55 per hour

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Working hours: Day shift - 4x10s or 5x8s

Shift details: No call, no weekends, no holidays. Excellent benefits. Lunch provided daily.

Responsibilities:

Preparing the operating room for surgery, setting up surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining sterile conditions.

Adhering to safety standards and precautions, including verifying patient identity and reviewing surgical procedures to prevent errors.

Assessing patients before surgery (e.g., NPO status) and comforting them while alleviating their anxiety.

Assisting surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies.

Working together with the surgical team, communicating patient information, and ensuring patient safety during the operation.

Monitoring patient's vital signs and maintaining patient's safety during the operation.

Coordinating post-operative care, including patient recovery and room turnover.

Documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient care requirements.

Participating in ongoing educational activities to maintain competency and improve professional skills.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
Current Connecticut state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
A minimum of 2 years of circulating experience, including at least 1 year of experience in orthopedics.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

If you are a dedicated, compassionate professional with a passion for improving patients' lives, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of our commitment to excellence in healthcare.

A bit about us:

We're a state of the art, award winning surgery center with a focus in orthopedic surgeries and pain management procedures.

Why join us?

What we offer:

An amazing team oriented, supportive culture
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous PTO
Matching 401k
Day shift, No call, No nights, No weekends, No working holidays

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