Registered Nurse(RN)- OR General Surgery

Hartford Healthcare•New Britain, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, part of the Hartford HealthCare network, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Operating Room (OR) General Surgery team. This role involves providing direct nursing care, promoting safe patient care during operative and invasive procedures as an RN Circulator, and supporting the surgical team in maintaining sterility. Hartford HealthCare offers opportunities for career development and growth within Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, emphasizing a competitive benefits program for work/life balance.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Associate Nursing degree required
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Current 2 years’ experience as Operating Room Nurse
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

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
scrub is a plus, not required

Responsibilities

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 to the patient.
Reviews 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 & troubleshoot as needed
Assume responsibility of 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