Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut, is seeking a Licensed Registered Nurse for the Surgical Services Section. The role requires assessing, planning, and implementing surgical patient care while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should have 1-2 years of nursing experience in the operating room and must complete the periop 101 course.

This position involves direct patient care, maintaining operating room readiness, and clear communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience in the operating room.
• Must have successful completion of the periop 101 course or ability to complete it.
• Familiarity with AORN regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans.
• Prepare operating rooms and equipment per procedure requirements.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain documentation accurately.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in Connecticut

Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Scope of Position

The Registered Nurse in the Surgical Services Section utilizes the nursing process, diagnoses to treat human responses to actual or potential problems and is accountable to the patient, family, and peers for the totality of work performed in order that the organization can fulfill its primary mission of providing quality health care within the community. Population serviced includes adult, geriatric patients and upon occasion, adolescents. Reports to the OR Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement an individualized plan of care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.


• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments and equipment according to procedure requirements.


• Maintain awareness while in the surgery suite of the patient, surgeon, anesthesia responses, and overall condition during surgery. Maintain strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols.


• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure seamless surgical care, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia and other healthcare professionals.


• Contributes to Quality Improvement activities and participates in the departmental Quality Improvement Program.


• Clear communication with the patient and their families.


• Be familiar and adhere to the regulations of AORN.


• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut


• Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience in the operating room, successful completion of the periop 101 course, or ability to successfully complete periop 101 course required.


• Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR), preferred.


• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.


• Ability to work in a time-oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens, etc.


• Physical requirements: Able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs using provided equipment or additional manpower as needed. Standing and walking for extended periods of time wearing a lead apron.


• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.