$5K Sign On Bonus for Qualified Applicants! At Bristol Health, 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 Health your choice. Assists the registered nurse in nursing care and preparation of surgical patient by performance of routine and delegated duties, according to standards and policies of the Bristol Hospital Operating Room. Performs scrub duties and related procedures. Provides assistance in emergency procedures, as well as elective and scheduled cases, and assists in preparation, transportation and supervision of patients. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Provides direct care to assigned patients based on current standards of care which meet the nursing needs of the surgical patient. Performs within the scope and boundaries of the role. Ensures rights of privacy and confidentiality. Collaborates by sharing observations, assessments and patient needs with the RN and surgeon in a timely manner. Acquires appropriate equipment and supplies. Demonstrates ability to set and maintain a sterile field/environment. Demonstrates ability to function as a scrub nurse and to assist a circulating RN. Demonstrates ability to act as a 3rd person in a case to assist with retraction or equipment. Ensures for safety in the care of the surgical patient. Together with the circulating RN identifies/verifies the patient, the procedure and the surgical site. Performs instrument, sponge, needle/sharp counts according to policy. Assembles equipment and checks for appropriate function before use on patient. Inspects surgical packs, instrument tray wraps for integrity of wrap before opening to ensure sterile field. Opens sets and checks for biological indicators. Participates in Q.A. monitoring activities related to surgical patients. Provides for the care of equipment to support the surgical caseload daily. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the selection and assembly of equipment for specific cases. Performs decontamination of equipment following procedure. Tags instruments which need to be replaced before sending to CSS. Identifies contaminated, damaged and missing items from instrumentation sets. Performs flash sterilization using Flashpaks. Checks sterilizer printout on items sterilized to ensure the temperature and length of time meet sterilization standards. Completes sterilization log for every item autoclaved. Assembles sets for autoclave as needed. Demonstrates correct use of washer/decontamination unit CSS/OR. Provides for the retrieval of information through documentation on various tools: Signs all surgical counts on O.R. Record. Notes any patient charge item (equipment/supplies) on form for charge entry. Documents items autoclaved in Autoclave logs. (Item, Temp, Time, Date, Patient I.D.) Completes self evaluation on Performance Appraisal. Maintains ongoing education log within department. Makes changes to preference cards and communicates them to Booking Coordinator. Maintains responsibility for own continued learning and development. Identifies strengths and weaknesses within specialties. Develops a plan with OR Operations Manager and OR Educator to meet learning needs and attain/maintain competency. Attends available workshops and seminars to enhance clinical competency. Attends unit specific inservices. Completes all mandatory hospital inservices. (CPR, Infection Control, Safety). Attends staff meetings and actively participates in problem solving. Participates in hospital committees to improve processes. Provides inservice to peers and other members of healthcare team. Establishes goals for upcoming year as part of Performance Appraisal. Attains/Maintains certification as a surgical tech. Acts as a specialty resources person to nursing colleagues, student nurses and new employees. Organizes supplies and equipment by establishing par levels. Monitors inventory weekly/monthly. Coordinates special needs with Materials Manager and Booking Coordinator. Facilitates trial of new products/items after vendor inservice. Provides support to staff in use of new/specialty items. Collects evaluation forms from staff and surgeons on new products. Assists in precepting new and novice employees. Completes validation tools with preceptor and provides progress check. Educational / Minimum Requirements : Must have successfully completed an accredited O.R. Tech program. Certified Surgical Technologist is required. Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field. Must have CPR W/BLS certification. State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements: Certified Surgical Technologist is Required CPR/BLS Certification Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital. Special Requirements: Strong knowledge of medical terminology and instruments. Physical Requirements: Extended standing and walking; occasional heavy lifting, manual dexterity required. Work Environment: Exposed to patient and O.R. elements. Occasional stress from requirements of O.R. environment. Cognitive Requirements: Attention to detail for sterilization purposes. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
At Bristol Health, 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 Health your choice. Come join our Nursing family and be an integral part of our inpatient nursing team. We offer an extensive onboarding experience with a dedicated Preceptor and a dedicated professional development specialist. Our nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out a patient centered plan of care. This position involves treating a diverse patient population with a variety of medical conditions. The admission RN uses strong interpersonal skills and communication to accurately obtain and document patient specific information. Admission RN: Practices autonomously and consistently with professional practice standards while considering the patient's unique and individualized care needs. Demonstrates accountability as a care team member in meeting basic patient and family needs. Demonstrates leadership and high reliability behaviors to ensure positive outcomes and maintain safety. Utilizes high quality verbal and written communication skills during the patient interview process and participates in the delivery of significant patient centered information from one level or location of care and from one caregiver to another. Active participation and contribution towards organization success through quality improvement projects, shared governance council and task force meetings. Provides patient and family education that meets the diverse needs of the patient population. Independently collaborates with peers and members of health care team. Schedule: 30hrs a week 10a-8P Education/Minimum Requirements: Experience required: BSN or ADN 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: CT RN License in good standing. One year of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care. State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements: Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred. Bristol Health 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 and ladders, 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: Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
If you are an experienced maternity Registered Nurse and are looking for a position that follows in the LDRP model of Nursing Care, then Bristol Health is the right place for you! Bristol Hospital RNs in the Families are First (FAF) Birthing Center will care for their patients during the full spectrum of Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum Care. We also have 24/7 anesthesia coverage and a Pediatric Hospitalist on site. Nurses who provide patient-centered care at Bristol Hospital and affiliates are the coordinators of care and provide continuity of care across the continuum. Nurses at Bristol Health consider a patient's unique need and individualize care accordingly and establish goals towards desired outcomes. Nurses practice autonomously and consistent with professional standards; they assess and provide appropriate patient care based on competence, expertise and knowledge. At Bristol Health, 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 Health your choice. Required skills: Ability and willingness to effectively team to ensure high quality patient outcomes. Strong communication skills focused on high quality care. Understands and has developed active listening skills to support the patient and patient care team. Ability to partner with other medical staff and be receptive to new ideas and delivery of care. Ability to partner and collaborate with medical teams to support excellence in patient care and safety throughout the organization. NRP preferred at time of hire. Must obtain within 6 months of hire. American Heart Association CPR BLS certification required at time of recertification. Must have an Active CT Registered Nurse license. Must have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and willing to obtain BSN. BSN is preferred. Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed. We are looking for RN's who have 1 year (Preferred) of experience in Labor & Delivery. Educational / Minimum Requirements: 1 year experience (Preferred) in a Maternity / Labor & Delivery Setting. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred at time of hire. Must obtain within 6 months of hire. American Heart Association CPR BLS certification required at time of recertification. Must have an Active CT Registered Nurse license. Must have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and willing to obtain BSN. BSN is preferred. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed,
At Bristol Health, 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 Health your choice. Benefits include: Tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, 403B plan, Nursing clinical ladder, paid time off plan, employee retail pharmacy on site Educational / Minimum Requirements: BSN or Associate Degree Current CT RN License in good standing. One year of clinical nursing experience in acute or subacute care environment. Basic Life Support (BLS)/ACLS/PALS State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements: Current State of Connecticut licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certification from a professional nursing body preferred. Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually, Health Care Provider CPR w/BLS 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 and ladders, 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: Regular exposure to patient elements, occasional stress Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed,
