Registered Nurse (RN) -Ambulatory Surgery Center

The Hospital of Central Connecticut•New Britain, CT

About The Position

The OR Nurse functions as a Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room and organizes and administers individualized, professional patient care. Care is provided in accordance with hospital objectives, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as AORN, ASPAN, and SGNA standards. The nurse participates in patient teaching, accounts for the needs and behavior of patients’ specific age and cultural groups when planning and providing care, and participates in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Valid Connecticut RN license.
BLS certification required.
If the candidate does not already hold ACLS certification, it must be obtained within 6 months.
Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with physicians and staff.
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
One year of acute care experience; two years of surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Function as a Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room.
Organize and administer individualized, professional patient care.
Provide nursing care according to hospital objectives, policies, procedures, protocols, and AORN, ASPAN, and SGNA standards.
Participate in patient teaching.
Consider patients’ age and cultural needs and behaviors when planning and providing care.
Participate in quality improvement activities.