Registered Nurse Operating Room (FT) - Specialty Surgery Center of Connecticut

Company: Surgical Care Affiliates
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 4, 2021

Job Description:

Location: US-CT-Stamford# of Openings: 1Category: Registered NurseSystem ID: 13330OverviewThe Specialty Surgery Center of Connecticut has a lot to offer in terms of flexibility with staff. This team has a three day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Mondays OFF) every week and can work Tues- Friday up to 10 hour days. We also offer flexibility with hours (do you only want 30 hours? Great, we can accommodate you!). For us its about getting great people like you in the door and understanding that families and personal lives matter! Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesSpecific Duties and Responsibilities:Provides nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient.Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic, sterile techniques, and procedures.To perform various tasks as an OR circulator.Assumes responsibility that the OR is prepared for the patient.Assist in transporting patient to OR and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures.Verifies that appropriate surgical prep is completed.Completes documentation for OR records, laboratory requisitions, and patient chart Supervises and assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient.Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts Takes ownership for all surgical specimens properly.Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed.Provides assistance to teammates, surgeons, and anesthesia.Performs other related duties as assigned.Good communication skills that promote safe patient care. QualificationsEducation - Required:Graduate of accredited school of nursingCurrent licensure in the State of Connecticut as a Registered NurseMust be current in BCLSACLS/PALS certification within six months of hire date (applicable to scope of service)Education - Preferred:Computer literacyBSN DegreeExperience:Previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or acute hospital operating room of no less than one (1) year.Dependability:AttendancePunctuality Ability to meet deadlinesEEO StatementWe value Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Surgical Care Affiliates: SCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#DP #RegisteredNurse #HealthcareJobs #NurseJobs #MedicalJobs #Healthcare #NurseLife #RNJobs #Health #SCA #SurgicalCareAffiliates #ASC #AmbulatorySurgeryCenterSkills RequiredSCA, a leader in the outpatient surgery industry, strategically partners with health plans, medical groups and health systems across the country to develop and optimize surgical facilities. SCA operates more than 210 surgical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals, in partnership with approximately 7,500 physicians. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com. PI135594509

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