Ambulatory Surgery OR Nurse (Circulator/Scrub)

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks an OR Nurse (Circulator/Scrub) in New Britain, CT to provide individualized patient care in the Operating Room, following hospital and AORN/ASPAN/SGNA standards.

Requires CT RN license, BLS; ACLS within 6 months if not already; BSN preferred; 1 year acute care, 2 years surgical experience preferred; strong communication and organizational skills for ongoing care, teaching and teamwork in a busy OR.

Qualifications

• Valid CT RN License.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS Certification required, ACLS to be obtained within 6 months if candidate does not already possess certification.
• 1 year of acute care, two years surgical experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, and work closely with all physicians and staff.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with objectives, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Participate in patient teaching and quality improvement activities.

Skills

CT RN License

BSN preferred

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

Acute care experience

Surgical nursing

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks an OR Nurse (Circulator/Scrub) in New Britain, CT to provide individualized patient care in the Operating Room, following hospital and AORN/ASPAN/SGNA standards.

Requires CT RN license, BLS; ACLS within 6 months if not already; BSN preferred; 1 year acute care, 2 years surgical experience preferred; strong communication and organizational skills for ongoing care, teaching and teamwork in a busy OR.