Operating Room Registered Nurse - Day shift

Leoforce; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Supportive management

Lunch provided

PTO

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a skilled Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) for day shift. This full-time, permanent position involves OR circulator duties, collaborating with the surgical team, and ensuring patient safety from pre-op to post-op.

Requirements include CT RN licensure, BSN preferred, 2+ years circulating OR experience, BLS/ACLS, and CNOR preferred. No nights or weekends; competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Current CT RN licensure required.
• Minimum 2 years of circulating OR experience.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with medical software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the operating room for surgery, setting up instruments and equipment.
• Adhering to safety standards and precautions, including verifying patient identity and reviewing surgical procedures to prevent errors.
• Assessing patients before surgery (e.g., NPO status) and comforting them while alleviating their anxiety.
• Assisting surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies.
• Working together with the surgical team, communicating patient information, and ensuring patient safety during the operation.
• Monitoring patient's vital signs and maintaining patient's safety during the operation.
• Coordinating post-operative care, including patient recovery and room turnover.
• Documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient care requirements.
• Participating in ongoing educational activities to maintain competency and improve professional skills.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CNOR certification

Circulating OR experience

Orthopedics experience

Communication skills

CT RN licensure

Medical software proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

Connecticut RN licensure

Tools

Operative room equipment

Job description

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Day shift

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $39 - $60 per hour

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and passionate Full time, Permanent Registered Nurse - OR Circulator to join our dynamic healthcare team.

Shift: 4x10s or 5x8s, Day shift, cases start at 7am. No nights, No weekends, No holidays, No call

Responsibilities

1. Preparing the operating room for surgery, setting up surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining sterile conditions.
2. Adhering to safety standards and precautions, including verifying patient identity and reviewing surgical procedures to prevent errors.
3. Assessing patients before surgery (e.g., NPO status) and comforting them while alleviating their anxiety.
4. Assisting surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies.
5. Working together with the surgical team, communicating patient information, and ensuring patient safety during the operation.
6. Monitoring patient's vital signs and maintaining patient's safety during the operation.
7. Coordinating post-operative care, including patient recovery and room turnover.
8. Documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient care requirements.
9. Participating in ongoing educational activities to maintain competency and improve professional skills.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
2. Current Connecticut state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
3. A minimum of 2 years of circulating experience in an operating room, including experience in orthopedics.
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
5. Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
8. Proficient in the use of medical software and equipment.

If you are a dedicated, compassionate professional with a passion for improving patients' lives, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of our commitment to excellence in healthcare.

A bit about us

We're an award winning Ambulatory Surgery Center specializing in orthopedics.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay
• Work/life balance with no nights, no weekends, no holidays
• Supportive management and team
• Lunch provided daily
• PTO
• Excellent benefits