Joint and Spine Operating Room Nurse
About The Position
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Operating Room RN supports surgical patients within the Connecticut Joint & Spine Institute, delivering safe, high-quality care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. What You Will Do: Provide intraoperative care by performing circulating and/or scrub duties, including patient positioning, site prep, instrumentation, and sterile technique. Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient, coordinated care throughout procedures. Important Consideration: This role is not designed for new graduates or those seeking training through the Periop 101 program. Candidates must be able to function independently in the OR. Ministry/Facility Information Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school
- Valid RN license in Connecticut
- Intraoperative Operating Room (OR) experience, particularly in Orthopedic and/or Spine/Neurosurgical procedures, including circulating and/or scrub roles.
- Candidates must be able to function independently in the OR.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s in Nursing
- Current BLS/CPR (AHA or Red Cross)
- Familiarity with AORN standards
Responsibilities
- Provide intraoperative care by performing circulating and/or scrub duties, including patient positioning, site prep, instrumentation, and sterile technique.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient, coordinated care throughout procedures.
Benefits
- Full-Time: 40 hrs/week – Day Shift
- Rotating weekends/holidays; on-call required
- Specialty pay is available exclusively to experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
