Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

About the Role

Provides direct nursing care as an Operating Room Nurse, supporting surgical teams and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to deliver personalized care.
• Review patient charts for completeness and ensure documentation compliance.
• Prepare the operating room with supplies, instruments, and equipment; check and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Maintain sterile environment and ensure operating room sterility standards.
• Position and prep patients on the operating table, monitor vital signs, and respond to anomalies.
• Pass instruments and assist surgeons during procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, team members, and physicians to ensure seamless care.
• Adhere to safety protocols and standards throughout the surgical process.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse credential from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Associate Nursing degree required; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an Operating Room Nurse; scrub experience is a plus.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, sterile procedures, and surgical operations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Team-oriented with a focus on patient safety and care quality.