Registered Nurse (RN) -OR General Surgery
Company: St. Vincent's Medical Center
Location: Hamden
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427) SIGN-ON
BONUS OFFERED! (Restrictions Apply) Work where every moment
matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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. 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 - 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 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 We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers
exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you
are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring
new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education
to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving
organization starts with thriving employees we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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