OR RN

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

Diverse network of practitioners

Broad infrastructure of tools

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners in Stamford, CT is seeking a Registered Nurse to support perioperative and patient care activities. You will coordinate with the health care team, monitor vitals, assist in positioning, and ensure safety and accurate documentation in the EMR.

The role requires CT RN licensure, ADN or BSN, and BLS certification. ACLS/PALS and CNOR are preferred but not required, with opportunities for growth within a dynamic network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN or BSN.
• RN license in Connecticut (CT).
• 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.
• Adheres to the facility’s time and attendance policy and promotes teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensures safety.
• Provides accurate bedside care and handling of specimens.
• Monitors all equipment used during surgery to ensure proper operation.
• Documents care concisely in the center’s EMR system.
• Prepares operating room and aseptic areas for procedures.
• Maintains patient well-being across the care continuum.
• May scrub in on procedures and pass instruments to the surgeon.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

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.

Responsibilities/Duties

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

Who you are

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”.)