Cardiovascular Operating Room CVOR Nurse RN

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

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

What you will do:

• CVOR nurses meticulously prepare the operating room, ensuring that all necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are sterile and readily accessible.

• Actively assist the cardiac surgeon during the procedure. They handle instruments, pass sutures, and manage surgical equipment. While also anticipating the surgeon's needs, maintaining a sterile field, and responding promptly to any emergent situations.

• Educate patients and their families about post-operative care, medications, and potential complications.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education : Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree is preferred.

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nursing is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Cardiac Perioperative and Surgical Service lines or General/Main Operating Room settings.

• BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.

• 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.

• Explore eligibility and details regarding the available sign-on bonus. Feel free to inquire for more information.

• Experience 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 has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, is one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.

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EOE including disability/veteran