Registered Nurse; RN - OR General Surgery

Location

St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Generous sign‑on bonus offered for RNs with at least 3 years of OR nursing experience. (Restrictions apply).

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.

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and age‑related needs to provide individualized care.
• Review charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure.
• Adhere 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 and troubleshoot as needed.
• Assume responsibility for 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.
• Associate degree required, BSN preferred.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) 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.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. A competitive benefits program is designed to ensure work/life balance.