OR Nurse Transition to Practice Program (RN)
Company: Hartford Hospital
Location: Enfield
Posted on: June 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064) Work
where every moment - matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford
HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride
in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to
become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching
hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides
cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by
being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast
and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one
of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the
world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise
and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.
Program Description: PLEASE READ ENTIRE POSTING BEFORE APPLYING -
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED Hartford Hospital has implemented
a comprehensive transition to practice program for novice operating
room nurses. This program aligns with Hartford Healthcare's values
of excellence, safety, caring and integrity by offering a blended
and multimodal approach to ensuring novice OR nurses master the
necessary competencies to provide high quality and safe patient
care. Candidates are hired into the OR Transition to Practice
Program in cohorts. Below are the cohort start dates for 2025 and
application deadlines: - August 11 th , 2025 (Application Deadline
June 27 th , 2025) - November 3 rd , 2025 (Application Deadline
September 19 th , 2025) The OR Transition to Practice Program is
open to new graduate registered nurses and experienced nurses
(non-OR experience). This 12-month long program is divided into two
main phases: Introduction to Perioperative Nursing : During the
first 5 months of the program, learners can expect to be immersed
in a multimodal learning experience through evidence-based learning
modules (AORN Periop 101), classroom/group learning, simulation and
clinical experiences to master the foundational perioperative nurse
competencies. To facilitate the ideal learning experience, the
schedule during this initial learning period will be Monday -
Friday 7a-3:30p. At completion of phase one of the OR RN Transition
to Practice Program, the learner will complete their Periop 101
final exam. Clinical Orientation (Unit Specific) : The remaining
6-7 months are spent immersed in the clinical environment mastering
the unit-based nursing competencies. You will follow your
departmental schedule and mirror that of your preceptor(s). This
portion of the program is tailored to the unique needs of the
learner and the unit in which they are employed (see more about
each eligible unit below). Additional components of this portion of
the program include professional practice, professional development
and professional governance. Throughout the entirety of the
program, learners can expect to be mentored by their unit-based
preceptors, management team and members of the Nursing Professional
Development team (Unit Nurse Educators). You will meet regularly to
ensure you are supported and set up for success in your new role.
New graduate nurses will also be enrolled in our Hartford
Healthcare Graduate Nurse Residency program to facilitate their
transition to professional nursing practice. The Role of the OR
Nurse: Operating Room (OR) nurses, also known as perioperative
nurses, play a crucial role in providing care before, during, and
after surgery. They work closely with the surgical team to deliver
safe, high-quality care and are responsible for ensuring patient
safety throughout the perioperative environment. OR nurses may take
on various roles in the surgical team, depending on their
responsibilities. Scrub Nurse : Scrub nurses work directly within
the sterile field and assist the surgical team by preparing
instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies, passing instruments
to the surgeon during the procedure, maintaining a sterile
environment, and monitoring instruments and supplies used during
surgery to ensure nothing is misplaced. Circulating Nurse :
Circulating nurses manage the overall environment of the operating
room by ensuring all surgical tools, supplies, and equipment are
available and working, monitoring the patient's safety and
well-being throughout the surgery, maintaining documentation and
records of the procedure, communicating between the surgical team
and other departments (such as pathology or radiology) and
anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and providing
additional instruments, medications, or equipment as necessary.
ELIGIBLE OR UNITS: Core OR : The Core Operating Room (OR) provides
care to a diverse group of patients across multiple surgical
specialties. These specialties include general surgery, ear, nose,
and throat (ENT), colorectal, oral maxillofacial, trauma,
transplant, vascular access, bariatrics, urology, gynecology,
thoracic, and robotics. The Core OR team is also responsible for
ensuring 24/7 operating room coverage, offering staff a range of
alternative scheduling options. Additionally, there are numerous
opportunities for team members to engage in innovation and
continued learning with new equipment and procedures. Neuro OR :
The Neuro Operating Room (OR) team provides highly specialized care
for patients undergoing neuro and spine surgeries. Conditions
treated include brain tumors, vascular malformations, essential
tremors, degenerative spine disease, chronic back pain, neuro/spine
trauma, spinal cord injuries, infections, hydrocephalus, and
complications from acute stroke. Nurses play a critical role in
delivering this specialized care, ensuring patient safety and
well-being throughout these complex procedures. Cardio-Vascular OR
: The 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 and hybrid
cardiac and vascular surgeries. 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. Ambulatory OR : The
Ambulatory Operating Room provides care for same-day surgery
patients. Although it functions as an outpatient surgical center,
the Ambulatory OR delivers specialized surgical care to individuals
with complex medical conditions. Surgical service lines covered
include colorectal, dental, ear, nose, and throat (ENT), general
surgery, gynecology, urology, urogynecology, oral maxillofacial,
ophthalmology, plastics, and pediatrics. The Ambulatory OR plays a
crucial role in reducing the need for extended hospital stays,
offering patients high-quality, efficient care to patients who can
recover safely at home. Bone and Joint Institute OR : The Bone and
Joint Institute specializes in surgical interventions for
orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. The care provided
includes closed and open fracture repairs, tendon and ligament
injury repairs, joint replacements, spine surgeries, podiatric
procedures, and joint arthroscopy, among other treatments. Staff
have the privilege of working in a state-of-the-art facility
alongside a highly specialized and dynamic team of orthopedic
surgeons, podiatrists, advanced practice providers, and other
healthcare professionals. Qualifications
Qualifications:
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