Start here at Hartford Hospital and work where every moment mattersHartford Hospital doesnrsquot just take great care of our patients we take great care of our Registered Nurses too Our benefit options at Hartford Hospital are designed so you can care for yourself and your family just as you care for others when you are hereWhat our Registered Nurses love about Hartford HospitalSIGN ON BONUS UP TO offered for this role restrictions applyTuition Reimbursement up to after six months of employment and up to tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagueANDdependentsLoan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loansEmployee assistance and wellness programs includingastrong focus on promoting mental healthPaid time off and health insurance packagesDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreAt Hartford Hospital we are focused on supporting our colleagues Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using research innovation and evidence based practicesThe award winning Heart Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care offering heart disease prevention treatment surgery and research We received ldquotop performerrdquo recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence based care processes for the treatment of heart attack and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelinesreg Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in Position DescriptionThe Cardiovascular Operating Room CVOR provides specialized care for patients undergoing cardiac or vascular surgery Common procedures in the CVOR include coronary artery bypass surgery valve replacements heart transplants aortic artery repairs vascular bypass endarterectomies and endovascular cardiac surgeries among others Nurses in the CVOR are integral members of a highly functioning and dynamic interdisciplinary team working closely with cardiac and vascular surgeons advanced practice providers surgical technologists perfusionists anesthesia providers and support staff Expand on your skills ndashjoin this established skilled team in this expanding fast paced high volume high acuity specialty area Additional Responsibilities Includemiddot The primary role will be as a circulating nurse in one of our seven cardiac or vascular operating rooms High volume OR averaging open heart cases per weekOn call obligation required for covering weeknights and both weekend days and nights after the orientation processWorks as a team member in the operating room alongside the rest of the surgical team to provide patient centered care to high acuity patients Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room for each operationAssists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used materialOrganizing and administering individualized professional patient care to patients within the Operating RoomProviding nursing care in accordance with the objectives policies procedures and protocols of the hospital and AORN ASPAN and SGNA standardsParticipating in patient teaching incorporating the needs and behavior of the patientrsquos specific agecultural groups in planning and providing careParticipating in quality improvement activitiesAfter orientation there is a possibility for flexible scheduling including evening or weekend only scheduleStart here at Hartford Hospital and work where every moment mattersHartford Hospital doesnrsquot just take great care of our patients we take great care of our Registered Nurses too Our benefit options at Hartford Hospital are designed so you can care for yourself and your family just as you care for others when you are hereWhat our Registered Nurses love about Hartford HospitalSIGN ON BONUS UP TO offered for this role restrictions applyTuition Reimbursement up to after six months of employment and up to tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagueANDdependentsLoan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loansEmployee assistance and wellness programs includingastrong focus on promoting mental healthPaid time off and health insurance packagesDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreAt Hartford Hospital we are focused on supporting our colleagues Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license using research innovation and evidence based practicesThe award winning Heart Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care offering heart disease prevention treatment surgery and research We received ldquotop performerrdquo recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence based care processes for the treatment of heart attack and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelinesreg Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in Position DescriptionThe Cardiovascular Operating Room CVOR provides specialized care for patients undergoing cardiac or vascular surgery Common procedures in the CVOR include coronary artery bypass surgery valve replacements heart transplants aortic artery repairs vascular bypass endarterectomies and endovascular cardiac surgeries among others Nurses in the CVOR are integral members of a highly functioning and dynamic interdisciplinary team working closely with cardiac and vascular surgeons advanced practice providers surgical technologists perfusionists anesthesia providers and support staff Expand on your skills ndashjoin this established skilled team in this expanding fast paced high volume high acuity specialty area Additional Responsibilities Includemiddot The primary role will be as a circulating nurse in one of our seven cardiac or vascular operating rooms High volume OR averaging open heart cases per weekOn call obligation required for covering weeknights and both weekend days and nights after the orientation processWorks as a team member in the operating room alongside the rest of the surgical team to provide patient centered care to high acuity patients Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of surgical equipment and supplies in the operating room for each operationAssists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment and used materialOrganizing and administering individualized professional patient care to patients within the Operating RoomProviding nursing care in accordance with the objectives policies procedures and protocols of the hospital and AORN ASPAN and SGNA standardsParticipating in patient teaching incorporating the needs and behavior of the patientrsquos specific agecultural groups in planning and providing careParticipating in quality improvement activitiesAfter orientation there is a possibility for flexible scheduling including evening or weekend only schedulemiddot Current active CT RN Licensemiddot Previous OR experience required OR Novice nurses including Graduate Nurses may apply to the OR Nurse Transition to Practice Programmiddot BSN Preferredmiddot Basic Life Support BLS certification required at time of hiremiddot Excellent interpersonal skillsmiddot Independent problem solving skillsmiddot Excellent communication skillsmiddot CNOR certification preferredHartford Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare a system that includes acute care hospitals a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network Home Care services Senior Services and an extensive Medical Group network Hartford HealthCarersquos unified culture enhances access affordability equity and excellence Its care delivery system of over employeesmdash in more than locations serving towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise touching more than lives every single day Here yoursquoll learn grow and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticutrsquos premier health systems No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system youre connected to the team thats redefining care Start here where every moment mattersAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusmiddot Current active CT RN Licensemiddot Previous OR experience required OR Novice nurses including Graduate Nurses may apply to the OR Nurse Transition to Practice Programmiddot BSN Preferredmiddot Basic Life Support BLS certification required at time of hiremiddot Excellent interpersonal skillsmiddot Independent problem solving skillsmiddot Excellent communication skillsmiddot CNOR certification preferredHartford Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare a system that includes acute care hospitals a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network Home Care services Senior Services and an extensive Medical Group network Hartford HealthCarersquos unified culture enhances access affordability equity and excellence Its care delivery system of over employeesmdash in more than locations serving towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise touching more than lives every single day Here yoursquoll learn grow and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticutrsquos premier health systems No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system youre connected to the team thats redefining care Start here where every moment mattersAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status