Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 network Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationJob Summary The Vascular Clinical Specialist performs at an advanced level providing services and support before during and after surgical procedures vascular andor endovascular They ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards The Vascular Clinical Specialist assistsdirects cleaning of the operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material They act as a resource in quality control initiativesKey areas of responsibilitybullDemonstrates competencies in Nursing practice knowledge and behaviors utilizing research behaviors to meet age specific patient needsbullProvidesmodels quality patientcustomer service by demonstrating proficiency in basic computer skills such as operating clinical display and logging on identification and navigation of clinical display utilization of rosters and charts troubleshooting and logging off and email demonstrating a willingness to accommodate all customers at all times maintaining an awareness of patient needs and utilizing initiative to respond to those needs utilizing tact discretion and compassion in responding to patientfamily needs maintaining confidentiality of all patient information and functioning in a collaborative manner with other members of the team to ensure quality patient carebullAssumes responsibility for self improvement in collaboration with the leadership team by identifying communicating and seeking resources or instructionvalidation to meet own learning needs and is self directed in maintaining currency of validationsbullContributes to care improvement by participating in coaching and acting as resource for peers performancequality improvement opportunities demonstrating the cost effective utilization of resources selfunit in resource role and by recognizing the value of research findings as part of continuous improvement Contributes to improvement of nursing practice by questioning current practicesbullUsing reliable tools and measures evaluates and documents patientfamily responses including post dischargepost transfer follow up via measurement of nursing sensitive outcomes identifies complex variances from anticipated outcomes and appropriately revises plan of care according to patientfamily needs monitoring outcomes across shifts for unit based stay and functioning as patient advocate as neededbullSupports the vascular andor endovascular operating room procedures at Midstate Medical Center within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse in the state of ConnecticutbullDemonstrates knowledge of intraoperative patient care spectrum and performs according to basic standards of care Maintains a safe environment for the patient by following policies and procedures related to the environment eg surgical asepsis electrical and safety OR sanitation processing and sterilization of instrumentation infection control and tissuefluid culturesbullAssures availabilityreadiness of all necessary equipment and supplies Responsible for assuring the sterility of the operative field Drapes the patient as requested Assists the surgeon during the operative procedure and is responsible with the Surgical Tech for performing all counts with proper documentation Assists with the room turnovers and may assist with the transport of the patientbullParticipates in decision making activities related to evaluating acquiring surgical equipment instruments and suppliesWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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 network Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationJob Summary The Vascular Clinical Specialist performs at an advanced level providing services and support before during and after surgical procedures vascular andor endovascular They ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room to each operation assists the surgeon during the operation as allowed by professional and legal standards The Vascular Clinical Specialist assistsdirects cleaning of the operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used material They act as a resource in quality control initiativesKey areas of responsibilitybullDemonstrates competencies in Nursing practice knowledge and behaviors utilizing research behaviors to meet age specific patient needsbullProvidesmodels quality patientcustomer service by demonstrating proficiency in basic computer skills such as operating clinical display and logging on identification and navigation of clinical display utilization of rosters and charts troubleshooting and logging off and email demonstrating a willingness to accommodate all customers at all times maintaining an awareness of patient needs and utilizing initiative to respond to those needs utilizing tact discretion and compassion in responding to patientfamily needs maintaining confidentiality of all patient information and functioning in a collaborative manner with other members of the team to ensure quality patient carebullAssumes responsibility for self improvement in collaboration with the leadership team by identifying communicating and seeking resources or instructionvalidation to meet own learning needs and is self directed in maintaining currency of validationsbullContributes to care improvement by participating in coaching and acting as resource for peers performancequality improvement opportunities demonstrating the cost effective utilization of resources selfunit in resource role and by recognizing the value of research findings as part of continuous improvement Contributes to improvement of nursing practice by questioning current practicesbullUsing reliable tools and measures evaluates and documents patientfamily responses including post dischargepost transfer follow up via measurement of nursing sensitive outcomes identifies complex variances from anticipated outcomes and appropriately revises plan of care according to patientfamily needs monitoring outcomes across shifts for unit based stay and functioning as patient advocate as neededbullSupports the vascular andor endovascular operating room procedures at Midstate Medical Center within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse in the state of ConnecticutbullDemonstrates knowledge of intraoperative patient care spectrum and performs according to basic standards of care Maintains a safe environment for the patient by following policies and procedures related to the environment eg surgical asepsis electrical and safety OR sanitation processing and sterilization of instrumentation infection control and tissuefluid culturesbullAssures availabilityreadiness of all necessary equipment and supplies Responsible for assuring the sterility of the operative field Drapes the patient as requested Assists the surgeon during the operative procedure and is responsible with the Surgical Tech for performing all counts with proper documentation Assists with the room turnovers and may assist with the transport of the patientbullParticipates in decision making activities related to evaluating acquiring surgical equipment instruments and suppliesEducationBachelorrsquos degree in NursingExperienceFive years minimum experience as a Registered nurseMinimum years OR experience which includes a minimum of year vascular andor endovascular OR experience in a level Trauma center performing complex and high critical open and close Vascular andor endovascular proceduressurgeries preferredPrior experience in complex and high volume academic operating room environment is preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationActive CT State Registered Nurse License BLS certification by the American Heart AssociationKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bull Requires demonstration of strong organizational skills and is self directed with the ability to problem solve independentlybull Demonstrates leadership abilities such as the ability to directsupport others in development of organizational skillsbull Ability to servicetroubleshoot specialty instruments and equipmentbull Ability to act as a resource person in specialtysub specialty areasbull Demonstrated evidence in serving as a liaison to Central Sterile Supply to assure proper maintenance and processing of instrumentation and sterilizationDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships within and outside the operating room Consistent demonstration of role model behaviorsWe 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 momentEducationBachelorrsquos degree in NursingExperienceFive years minimum experience as a Registered nurseMinimum years OR experience which includes a minimum of year vascular andor endovascular OR experience in a level Trauma center performing complex and high critical open and close Vascular andor endovascular proceduressurgeries preferredPrior experience in complex and high volume academic operating room environment is preferredLicensure Certification RegistrationActive CT State Registered Nurse License BLS certification by the American Heart AssociationKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements bull Requires demonstration of strong organizational skills and is self directed with the ability to problem solve independentlybull Demonstrates leadership abilities such as the ability to directsupport others in development of organizational skillsbull Ability to servicetroubleshoot specialty instruments and equipmentbull Ability to act as a resource person in specialtysub specialty areasbull Demonstrated evidence in serving as a liaison to Central Sterile Supply to assure proper maintenance and processing of instrumentation and sterilizationDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships within and outside the operating room Consistent demonstration of role model behaviorsWe 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