Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Cardio Vascular

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250

Loan forgiveness for qualifying student loans

Wellness programs including mental health focus

Paid time off and health insurance

Discounts on services and products

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) in Hartford, CT. This role involves providing specialized care for patients undergoing cardiac or vascular surgeries. Responsibilities include circulating in the OR, managing surgical supplies, and providing patient-centered care. Qualifications include an active CT RN License, previous OR experience, and BLS certification. Join a dynamic interdisciplinary team in a high-volume specialty area.

Qualifications

• Previous OR experience required. Graduate Nurses may apply to an OR Nurse Transition to Practice Program.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Circulate in one of seven cardiac or vascular operating rooms.
• Cover weeknights and weekends on-call duties.
• Ensure presence and arrangement of surgical supplies.
• Assist with cleaning operating room and managing equipment.
• Organize and administer individualized patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Current active CT RN License

BSN Preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Location

79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Details

40 hours a week RN shifts may rotate

Benefits

• SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $30,000 offered for this role (restrictions apply)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

Position Description

The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) provides specialized care for patients undergoing cardiac or vascular surgery. Common procedures in the CVOR include coronary artery bypass surgery, valve replacements, heart transplants, aortic artery repairs, vascular bypass, endarterectomies, and endovascular cardiac surgeries, among others. Nurses in the CVOR are integral members of a highly functioning and dynamic interdisciplinary team, working closely with cardiac and vascular surgeons, advanced practice providers, surgical technologists, perfusionists, anesthesia providers, and support staff. Expand on your skills – join this established skilled team in this expanding fast paced, high volume, high acuity specialty area.

Additional Responsibilities

• The primary role will be as a circulating nurse in one of our seven cardiac or vascular operating rooms. High volume OR, averaging 30 open heart cases per week.
• On-call obligation required for covering weeknights and both weekend days and nights after the orientation process.
• Works as a team member in the operating room alongside the rest of the surgical team to provide patient-centered care to high acuity patients.
• Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room for each operation.
• Assists with cleaning operating room after the operation, ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material.
• Organizing and administering individualized, professional patient care to patients within the Operating Room.
• Providing nursing care in accordance with the objectives, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital and AORN, ASPAN and SGNA standards.
• Participating in patient teaching; incorporating the needs and behavior of the patient’s specific age/cultural groups in planning and providing care.
• Participating in quality improvement activities.
• After orientation there is a possibility for flexible scheduling, including evening or weekend only schedule.

Qualifications

• Current active CT RN License
• Previous OR experience required (OR Novice nurses, including Graduate Nurses, may apply to the OR Nurse Transition to Practice Program)
• BSN Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• CNOR certification preferred

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.