Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
5 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) -OR General Surgery
SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED Restrictions ApplyWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryProvides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies procedures and protocols of the healthcare organizationPromote safe care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures through evidence based practices as the RN CirculatorProvides support to the surgical team for maintaining a high level of sterilityResponsibilitiesDemonstrates 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 patientReviews charts for completeness in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedureAdhere to all relevant health and safety standardsCommunicate with patients teammates and physicians to ensure continuity of careAssess patients prior to surgery eg NPO status and alleviate their concernsPrepare the operating room for surgery supplies implants instruments equipmentCheck equipment troubleshoot as neededAssume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilizedPosition and prepare patient on operating tableMonitor patientrsquos vital signs to detect anomaliesAdhere to safety standards and precautionsPass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation when scrubbedSIGN ON BONUS OFFERED Restrictions ApplyWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryProvides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies procedures and protocols of the healthcare organizationPromote safe care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures through evidence based practices as the RN CirculatorProvides support to the surgical team for maintaining a high level of sterilityResponsibilitiesDemonstrates 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 patientReviews charts for completeness in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedureAdhere to all relevant health and safety standardsCommunicate with patients teammates and physicians to ensure continuity of careAssess patients prior to surgery eg NPO status and alleviate their concernsPrepare the operating room for surgery supplies implants instruments equipmentCheck equipment troubleshoot as neededAssume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilizedPosition and prepare patient on operating tableMonitor patientrsquos vital signs to detect anomaliesAdhere to safety standards and precautionsPass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation when scrubbedRequired CredentialsLicensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart AssociationAHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateCurrent yearsrsquo experience as Operating Room Nurse scrub is a plus not requiredExcellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniquesSolid understanding of patient safety and precautionsIn depth knowledge of surgical operation proceduresCritical thinker and problem solverTeam PlayerExcellent organizational and time management skillsA great team player with excellent communication skillsEducationAssociate degree required BSN preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentRequired CredentialsLicensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart AssociationAHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateCurrent yearsrsquo experience as Operating Room Nurse scrub is a plus not requiredExcellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniquesSolid understanding of patient safety and precautionsIn depth knowledge of surgical operation proceduresCritical thinker and problem solverTeam PlayerExcellent organizational and time management skillsA great team player with excellent communication skillsEducationAssociate degree required BSN preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment
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