Registered Nurse (RN)- OR General Surgery

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.
• 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.
• Maintain 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.