Operating Room Nurse OR RN

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Additional hourly specialty pay for experienced nurses

Rotating weekends and holidays

On-call rotation

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Operating Room. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care for surgical patients, coordinating nursing care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intraoperative nursing and hold a valid Connecticut RN license. The position offers a full-time schedule with rotating weekends and holidays, along with opportunities for additional specialty pay for experienced nurses. Join a respected healthcare institution that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree is mandatory.
• Must hold a valid Connecticut registered nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to an assigned group of patients in the Operating Room.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure effective care delivery.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Intraoperative Nursing

BLS or CPR Certification

AORN Standards

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse RN in the Operating Room delivers patient care for surgical patients.

What you will do:

• The Registered Nurse RN assumes responsibility for providing patient care to an assigned group of patients, overseeing and coordinating all nursing care in alignment with established standards of practice.

• Collaborates seamlessly with colleagues, physicians, members of the healthcare team, and patients and their families to guarantee the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is mandatory. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Main or General Intraoperative (OR) nursing is required. Consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in Circulatory and Scrub Operating Room RN.

• BLS or CPR certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.

• Proficiency in practicing according to the recommended standards and guidelines of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN).

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Full-Time: 36 hours/week - Day Shift. Rotating weekends and holidays, on-call rotation is required for all shifts.

• Explore eligibility and details regarding the available sign-on bonus. Feel free to inquire for more information.

• Experience Nurses with one (1) or more years of expertise receive additional hourly specialty pay, enhancing the base pay compensation.

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 to Diversity and Inclusion:

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.