PRN OR Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Registered Nurse, Operating Room (Per Diem)

Rocky Hill Surgery Center is seeking to fill a Per Diem OR Registered Nurse. Our busy ophthalmic ambulatory surgery center provides outpatient surgical procedures to Rocky Hill, CT, and the surrounding communities.

Per Diem (no other types listed).

Ophthalmology

Outpatient

Day shift

On Site

Opthalmic Surgery, BLS, ACLS, Communication, Organizational Skills

The Operating Room RN provides expert professional nursing care for the patient during the OR course. The RN demonstrates a leadership role with continued competence in assessment, treatment and caring for patients. The RN is dedicated to providing safe, quality care in a compassionate and efficient manner.

• Unencumbered active CT RN License
• Minimum of 2 years OR experience; ambulatory surgery center experience preferred, ophthalmic preferred
• BLS and ACLS Certifications required
• Able to communicate effectively, and have an ability to work compatibly with all physicians and staff
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Possess strong organizational skills, and a clear understanding of the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness in an ambulatory surgery center
• Knowledge and clinical skills to perform the job duties of an OR RN
• A strong knowledge of aseptic technique, anesthetic agents and complications, and the ability to handle emergency situations
• Must have an aptitude for understanding, use of, and troubleshooting machines and equipment.
• Experience with Opthalmic procedures a plus
• Ability to scrub cases a plus

• Standing or walking most of the day. Sufficient mobility and strength to move throughout department and lift heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to blood, sharp objects, and infectious diseases
• May be required to wear personal protection equipment for lengthy periods of time.

This job posting is not meant to be all inclusive but to provide an overview of the job responsibilities.

Disclaimer:
Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.