Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

St. Vincent's Medical Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

St. Vincent's Medical Center in New Haven, Connecticut, is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. The position requires a current nursing license, an Associate's degree, with a BSN preferred. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as an Operating Room Nurse. Responsibilities include direct nursing care, supporting surgical teams, and ensuring patient safety. A sign-on bonus is offered for this critical role where every moment matters.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse from Connecticut Department of Public Health required before hire.
• Certified BLS Provider from American Heart Association obtained within 60 days.
• 2 years of experience as an Operating Room Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support surgical team in maintaining high sterility levels.
• Assess patients prior to surgery and communicate effectively.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED! (Restrictions Apply)

Work where every moment matters.

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 precautionsIn-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