Position Purpose:
At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse RN in the Operating Room of the Connecticut Joint Replacement & Spine Institute delivers patient care for same-day surgeries.
What you will do:
Collaborates closely with the anesthesia team, physicians, and other healthcare team members, as well as the patient and their family, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient care.
Assisted in transferring patients from the stretcher to the operating table and vice versa; provided support in lifting and positioning patients.
Serves as a patient advocate throughout the entire surgical process, offering support before, during, and after surgery.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is mandatory. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must possess a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.
Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Operating Room nursing, specifically in Orthopedic or Spine/Neuro OR, is required. Will consider Main/General or Ambulatory OR experience, provided expertise includes Circulatory and Scrub Operating Room RN.
BLS or CPR certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
Requires the ability to practice utilizing the recommended standards and guidelines of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Full-Time: 36 hours/week - Day Shift. Rotating weekends and holidays, on-call rotation is required for all shifts.
Explore eligibility and details regarding the available sign-on bonus. Feel free to inquire for more information.
Experience Nurses with one (1) or more years of expertise receive additional hourly specialty pay, enhancing the base pay compensation.
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.