Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

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.