St. Vincent's Medical Center·Bridgeport, Connecticut
Provides direct nursing care as an RN Circulator to ensure safe operative procedures and maintain high levels of sterility. Responsibilities include assessing patients, preparing the operating room, and supporting the surgical team during procedures.
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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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital. Job Summary Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Promote 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.
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 Monitor 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
Requires a valid Connecticut Registered Nurse license and an Associate Nursing degree, with a BSN preferred. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as an Operating Room Nurse and BLS certification.
Market context
Operating room RN roles in Connecticut typically draw steady demand from hospitals and surgical centers that need nurses with current perioperative experience. This position is competitive because it requires a valid Connecticut RN license, at least two years of operating room nursing experience, an ADN with BSN preferred, and current BLS certification; benefits include a sign-on bonus, career development opportunities, and a competitive benefits program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your OR experience and Connecticut licensure before applying.
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