Registered Nurse- Cardiothoracic Surgery- Full Time

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

403(b) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Miscellaneous Benefits - Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

SolutionHealth's Elliot Heart and Vascular Center in Manchester, NH invites an experienced OR nurse circulator to join our team. You will examine patients, take vital signs, verify allergies, prepare them for surgery, monitor during anesthesia, and help with sterile technique to ensure safety and efficiency.

Requirements: graduate of an accredited nursing program, NH RN license (Compact allowed), minimum two years’ circulator experience; BLS on orientation; ACLS preferred; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• NH RN license required (Compact allowed).
• Minimum two years’ circulator OR experience.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgery, including vital signs and allergies.
• Monitor patients during surgery and use sterile equipment.
• Operate anesthesia machines and ventilators as needed.
• Maintain accurate medication records and sterile technique.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Sterile technique

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Amazing opportunity to join our team as we introduce comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery services to our growing array of heart and vascular care at the Elliot Heart and Vascular Center. Our highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeons, physician assistants, perfusionists, nurses and technologists provide advanced surgical treatments for conditions affecting the heart, lungs, and chest cavity.

About the Job

Nurses provide sterility and safety for all surgical procedures. You must examine, take vital signs, verify allergies, and answer questions to prepare patients for surgery. You must also monitor each patient, record vital signs changes, and use sterile equipment during operation. After surgery, you must dispose of medical waste and disinfect the OR room before closing. You must ensure patient safety and satisfaction before, during, and after surgery. This professional ensures that all procedures go smoothly and that patients return home healthy. Your commitment to OR excellence distinguishes you from other nurses.

What You'll Do

• Assessing patient needs before, during and after a surgical procedure.
• Operating specialized medical equipment including anesthesia machines and ventilators.
• Preparing patients for surgery by scrubbing, gowning, and positioning them on the operating table.
• Monitoring vital signs of patients while they are under general anesthesia.
• Additionally, maintaining records of medications administered to ensure accuracy.

Who You Are

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience as a circulator required.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License required.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment.
• ACLS preferred.

Why You'll Love Us

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Miscellaneous Benefits - Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

Work Shift

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Day Shift

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.