Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

St. Vincent's Medical Center; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincents Medical Center provides direct nursing care as an RN Circulator, supporting the surgical team and maintaining high sterility. The role emphasizes patient assessment, chart reviews, and adherence to safety standards throughout operative procedures.

The position requires an RN license in Connecticut, ADN, and BLS within 60 days of hire, with 2 years of OR nurse experience preferred. Hartford HealthCare network offers opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN must be licensed by the CT Department of Public Health.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS Provider credential through AHA within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify needs to provide individualized care.
• Review charts for completeness before/after procedures.
• Maintain sterility and safety in the operating room.

Education

RN license in CT

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Location Detail

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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.

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.