Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

Location Information: St. Vincent's Medical Center (10427)

ENHANCED SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE! (Conditions Apply) Attractive sign-on bonus for Registered Nurses with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Operating Room nursing.

Join us where every moment is significant.

Each day, over 40,000 colleagues at our organization come together with a shared commitment: pride in our work, understanding that every moment counts. We invite you to be a part of Connecticut’s most extensive healthcare network.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center, located in Bridgeport, employs more than 3,200 individuals. It features a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and specialized services for both adults and children. St. Vincent’s was the first hospital in Fairfield County to join our network and is the second-largest facility within the system.

Position Overview

• Delivers direct nursing care following the established policies, procedures, and protocols of the organization.
• Ensures patient safety during surgical and other invasive procedures by utilizing evidence-based practices as the RN Circulator.
• Supports the surgical team in maintaining a high standard of sterility.

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibits the necessary knowledge and skills to assess patients, identifying their physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide tailored care.
• Reviews patient charts for completeness in line with documentation protocols before and after surgical procedures.
• Complies with all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Engages in communication with patients, colleagues, and physicians to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Evaluates patients prior to surgery (e.g., NPO status) and addresses their concerns.
• Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures (including supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment).
• Checks equipment and resolves issues as necessary.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining the operating room's sterility.
• Positions and prepares patients on the operating table.
• Monitors patients' vital signs to identify any irregularities.
• Follows safety standards and precautions diligently.
• Passes medical instruments or other items to the surgeon during procedures when scrubbed in.

• Must possess a Registered Nurse license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, obtained prior to the hire or transfer date.
• An Associate degree is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Must be a certified BLS Provider from the American Heart Association, obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer date.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Operating Room Nurse is required (scrub experience is a plus but not mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques is essential.
• Solid understanding of patient safety protocols and precautions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
• A collaborative team player.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team-oriented attitude.

We prioritize the growth of our employees.

With various locations across the state, we offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and development. Here, you will be part of an innovative organization that is at the forefront of introducing new technologies, groundbreaking treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We believe that a successful organization is built on the success of its employees, which is why we provide a competitive benefits package aimed at ensuring a healthy work/life balance. Every moment is important, and this is your moment.