Registered Nurse (RN) -Ambulatory Surgery Center (PER DIEM)

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks an OR Nurse (Circulator/Scrub) in New Britain, CT to provide individualized patient care in the Operating Room, following hospital and AORN/ASPAN/SGNA standards.

Requires CT RN license, BLS; ACLS within 6 months if not already; BSN preferred; 1 year acute care, 2 years surgical experience preferred; strong communication and organizational skills for ongoing care, teaching and teamwork in a busy OR.

Qualifications

• Valid CT RN License.
• BSN preferred.
• BLS Certification required, ACLS to be obtained within 6 months if candidate does not already possess certification.
• 1 year of acute care, two years surgical experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, and work closely with all physicians and staff.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with objectives, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Participate in patient teaching and quality improvement activities.

Skills

CT RN License

BSN preferred

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

Acute care experience

Surgical nursing

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Description

The OR Nurse functions as Circulator/Scrub Nurse in the Operating Room. Organizes and administers individualized, professional patient care to patients within the Operating Room. Provides nursing care in accordance with the objectives, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital and AORN, ASPAN and SGNA standards. Participates in patient teaching; incorporates the needs and behavior of the patient’s specific age/cultural groups in planning and providing care. Participates in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Valid CT RN License
• BSN preferred
• BLS Certification required, ACLS to be obtained within 6 months if candidate does not already possess certification
• 1 year of acute care, two years surgical experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively, and work closely with all physicians and staff
• Strong organizational skills

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.