Staff RN HSS Main OR, Fulltime

Stamford Health is hiring a OR RN for HSS Operating Room here at 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford location!

This is a full-time (4) 10-hour shift Monday through Friday position, with hours of 7am to 5pm or 9am to 7pm depending on department needs. 

Offering a $30,000 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates!

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.  

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center 

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines. Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on assigned unit.  Supervise unit activities when assigned to charge or clinical coordinator role. Act as preceptor to new staff and/or students as requested. Adhere to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program.  Provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture.

• Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf 
• Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
• Develops and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
• Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
• Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family
• Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients.
• Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peers, managers and other team members.
• Displays a positive attitude and works to achieve an environment of respect, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and compassion.  Does not support or take part in disruptive or negative behavior.
• Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
• Practices the 5 rights to patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products and treatments. (right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, right time)
• Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely.
• Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
• Documents pertinent information, observations and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment and utilizes supplies in a safe, cost effective manner
• Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Participates in clinical research activities and demonstrates evidence base practice. 
• Participates in ongoing regulatory readiness compliance.
• Supports hospital-wide and unit specific initiatives (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, Joint Certification, etc.)

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of OR RN experience 
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• BLS certification required

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