Operating Room Nurse OR RN

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day Shift

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Registered Nurse RN in the Operating Room delivers patient care for surgical patients.

What You Will Do

• The Registered Nurse RN assumes responsibility for providing patient care to an assigned group of patients, overseeing and coordinating all nursing care in alignment with established standards of practice.
• Collaborates seamlessly with colleagues, physicians, members of the healthcare team, and patients and their families to guarantee the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate's degree in Nursing is mandatory. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in an Acute Inpatient setting is required. Preference is given to candidates with Intraoperative Operating Room (OR) experience.
• BLS or CPR certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• Proficiency in practicing according to the recommended standards and guidelines of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN).

Position Highlights and Benefits

Full-Time: 40 hours/week - Day Shift. Rotating weekends and holidays, on-call rotation is required for all shifts.

• Experienced Nurses with one (1) or more years of expertise receive additional hourly specialty pay, enhancing the base pay compensation.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.