At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice.
Operating Room Nurse (experienced), 25K sign on bonus (full time position)
Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the operating nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a place of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family. In this role you will be working with patients in a busy Ambulatory Surgery center who cares for both the inpatient and outpatient population. You will possess the ability to care for patients in the pre-operative and post-operative care setting. Come join a community hospital moving in an upward direction. Newer operating room suites with state of the art innovations. Surgical Cases: General;Ortho;Spine;Robotics;Urology:Vascular; OB-Gyn;Podiatry;Ophthalmology;Breast/Plastics
Be a part of an integral collaborative team in providing excellent care to our surgical patients.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a perioperative setting as a circulating nurse.
- Minimum 2 year degree ASN. BSN Preferred.
- CPR BLS
- Current CT RN License in Good Standing
- Requires a person who is highly motivated, energetic and organized, must be able to multitask.
Benefits include: Tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403B plan, Nursing clinical ladder, paid time off plan, employee retail pharmacy on site, shift incentives.
Educational / Minimum Requirements:
- Must have an Active Connecticut RN License.
- Must have CPR/BLS is required.
- Must have a minimum of an Associate's in Nursing. BSN is preferred.
- Registered Nurse with 1 year of experience in a perioperative setting as a circulating nurse.
State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:
- Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred.
Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:
General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association. Successfully complete all training programs as determined by Education & HRD department. Other unit based competencies/skills as required.
Special Requirements:
Successfully complete unit based competency package, plus unit specific items. Strong team skills.
Physical Requirements:
Physical agility with repetitive occurrence including but not limited to; walking, running, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, standing, sitting, and twisting. Lifting greater than 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the work day. Looking at a computer monitor. Vision acuity correctable to normal. Hearing acuity correctable to normal. Acute sense of smell for normal perception. Ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.
Work Environment:
Must be willing and able to work in a clinical setting. Must be willing and able to work in an environment where priorities can change quickly and be able to manage appropriately. Must be willing and able to work with patients and be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids. Must be willing and able to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.
Cognitive Requirements:
Must possess excellent communication skills. Must be able to read both routine and technical information with comprehension. Must be able to write so the average person can comprehend. Must be able to perform simple calculations for medication doses, physical exams and tests administered.
Bristol Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Bristol Health are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other non-merit factor. Bristol Health will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol, CT 06010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person