Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery

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

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Join us where every moment is significant.

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

Located in Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center 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 implementing 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 personalized 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, team members, 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 and troubleshoots equipment as necessary.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining a sterile operating room environment.
• 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 operations when scrubbed in.

• Must possess a Registered Nurse license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health prior to the hire or transfer date.
• An Associate Nursing degree is required; a BSN is preferred.
• Must be a Certified BLS Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA), 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.
• Thorough understanding of patient safety protocols and precautions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
• Must be a collaborative team player.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities are required.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective teamwork.

We prioritize the growth of our employees.

With various locations throughout the state, our organization provides exciting opportunities for career advancement and development. Here, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that introduces new technologies, innovative treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We believe that a successful organization is built on the success of its employees—we offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote work/life balance. Every moment is important. This is your moment.