Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

St. Vincent's Medical Center; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent's Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Circulator to provide direct perioperative care. You will support the surgical team, maintain sterility, and ensure patient safety throughout operative procedures.

The role requires CT RN licensure, an Associate degree in nursing, BLS certification, and at least two years of operating room experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Connecticut RN license required.
• BLS Provider credential required.
• Minimum 2 years of operating room nursing experience.
• Aseptic/sterile technique knowledge essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care as RN Circulator during operative procedures.
• Review patient charts for completeness and accuracy before/after surgeries.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with instruments and implants.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to intraoperative changes.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance are followed.
• Communicate with patient, team, and surgeon to maintain continuity of care.

Skills

RN license

BLS Provider

OR experience

Team player

Sterile technique

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Location Detail

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Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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.St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Promote 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.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards.
• Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
• Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns.
• Prepare the operating room for surgery (supplies, implants, instruments, equipment).
• Check equipment & troubleshoot as needed.
• Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized.
• Position and prepare patient on operating table.
• Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies.
• Adhere to safety standards and precautions.
• Pass 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.
• A great team player with excellent communication skills.

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