OR RN

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

Diverse network access

Tools and programs

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Benefits package

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a full-time position in Stamford, CT. The role involves patient care, vital signs monitoring, and coordination with the surgical team in a dynamic orthopedic setting.

Responsibilities include preoperative preparation, intraoperative support, and accurate documentation in the EMR. CT RN licensure and BLS are required; ACLS/PALS preferred. This role offers growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• RN in the State of Connecticut (CT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• ACLS preferred but not required.
• PALS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Assesses and monitors patients’ vital signs.
• Provides accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Records care information concisely in the EMR.
• Monitors equipment used during surgery for proper operation.
• Preps operating room and patient area for procedures.
• Ensures correct patient and procedure via Time Out protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or BS in Nursing

CT RN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Stamford, CT 06902

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelors

Salary Range: $51.45 - $64.35

Hourly Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Who we are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most - patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What you’ll do:

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Assesses and monitors patients’ vital signs.
• Assists in positioning the patient and assures safety.
• Provides accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Observes checks and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are operating smoothly.
• Handles patient documentation.
• Inventories all items pre- and post-surgery.
• Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed through a well-executed Time Out procedure.
• Provides basic bedside care.
• Reports on life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format in the center’s electronic medical record (EMR) software system.
• Preps operating room for patient/procedure.
• Preps patients’ operative area using aseptic technique with approved antiseptic to prepare the patient for the planned surgical procedure.
• Monitors patients’ physical well-being throughout the care continuum.
• Sometimes the Registered OR Nurse may be asked to scrub in on procedure. Therefore, the following additional duties may apply:
• Familiar with surgical hand scrubbing technique in accordance with the AORN standards.
• Selects and handles instruments and supplies used for the operating procedure and passing these items to the surgeon.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• RN in the State of Connecticut.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred but not required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred but not required.
• CNOR is preferred but not required.
• Complies with the facility’s time and attendance policy.
• Promotes teamwork between people, departments and services.
• Uses excellent verbal and written communication skills to create a culture of collaboration and respect.
• Accepts suggestions and feedback from others.
• Adheres to the professional standards set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• May be exposure to infectious diseases. Standing/walking for more than half of the day.
• Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting.
• Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).