Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program for work/life balance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is looking for a Licensed Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care at St. Vincents Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The role involves promoting safe care for patients during operations, preparing the operating room, and monitoring vital signs. Candidates must have an Associate Nursing degree, current BLS certification, and at least 2 years of Operating Room experience. The position offers a competitive benefits program for work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association.
• Current 2 years’ experience as Operating Room Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies.
• Promotes safe care for patients during procedures as the RN Circulator.
• Communicates with patients and surgical team to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepares the operating room for surgery and monitors patient's vital signs.

Skills

Aseptic and sterile techniques

Patient safety and precautions

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Location

St. Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Work where every moment matters.

Job Summary

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Promotes safe care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures through evidence‑based practices as the RN Circulator.
• Provides support to the surgical team for maintaining a high level of sterility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess patients and to identify physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age‑related needs in order to provide individualized care to the patient.
• Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure.
• Adheres to all relevant health and safety standards.
• Communicates with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Assesses patients prior to surgery (e.g., NPO status) and alleviates their concerns.
• Prepares the operating room for surgery (supplies, implants, instruments, equipment).
• Checks equipment and troubleshoots as needed.
• Assumes responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized.
• Positions and prepares patient on operating table.
• Monitors patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies.
• Adheres to safety standards and precautions.
• Passes medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation when scrubbed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Associate Nursing degree required, BSN preferred.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Current 2 years’ experience as Operating Room Nurse (scrub is a plus, not required).
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
• In‑depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Team player.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.