Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Residency
Company: Manchester Memorial Hospital
Location: Enfield
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627) Work where every
moment matters. Every day, over 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. The Greater
Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes
Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital,
Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a
102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and
visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a
region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. This is a nurse residency
position that upon hire or transfer into the program the nurse
commits to a full time learning opportunity. This program prepares
the nurse for an operating room staff nurse position as well as
forms the foundation required to successfully take pass the
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) certification
program. The program commences with a six month AORN, Periop 101 on
line didactic program consisting of 27 modules, followed by a 3-5
month clinical orientation. The nurse will be assigned to a nurse
educator and preceptor and earn 41.7 CEUs for completion of the
online program. Upon completion the nurse will be offered a full
time position at either Manchester Memorial Hospital or Rockville
General Hospital. A commitment to the Operating Room will be
required for two years. The candidate must be willing to undergo a
rigorous application process that consists of surgeon, manager,
nursing education and staff interviews, observation day and letters
of recommendation. The candidate must be willing to take and pass
the Certified Registered Operating Nurse (CNOR) certification exam
within six months from residency completion. Utilizing the nursing
process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient
–centered care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively
with the interdisciplinary team, patients and families.
Communicates, as appropriate, the patient’s clinical condition,
responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or
response to treatment. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary
to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
Promotes the profession of nursing and professional practice
through collegial support and interactions. Reports to the Clinical
Nurse Manager. COMPETENCIES: · Must be able to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing and possess
basic computer skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency 1. Must successfully complete each learning
module and pass all Periop 101 course work with six months. 1. Must
take and pass the Registered Operating Nurse (CNOR) certification
exam within six months from residency completion. 1. Performs
population-specific comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of
the patient’s condition and care needs including the psychosocial,
physical, educational and cultural aspects. 1. Utilizing assessment
data, collaborates with surgical team to define, implement and
evaluate an individualized plan of care for each surgical patient.
1. Follows the five (5) seven (7) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition. Follows Perioperative
Services policy for medication safety. 1. Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
promotes positive patient outcomes; follows ECHN policy for Patient
Identification, Surgical & Invasive Procedures Site Identification,
and Universal Protocol. 1. Documents the nursing process and
responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate
tools. 1. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and
function under stressful situations. Utilizes critical thinking
skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation. 1.
Demonstrates autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based
standards. Pursues personal and professional growth and
development. Serves as a professional role model and mentor. 1.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data
about the patient status in order to identify each patient’s
age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. 9.
Provides an accurate and pertinent report of the patient’s
condition for safe transfer of care. 10. Prepares room in a timely
manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and
equipment for each surgical procedure. 11. Demonstrates knowledge
of and assures maintenance of aseptic technique throughout the
surgical procedure; identifies and communicates, to surgical team,
any breaks in technique and assists with corrective actions. 12.
Effectively communicates with the surgeon in accounting for all
sponges, needles, and instruments; reports discrepancies
immediately to surgeon and Team Leader; appropriately documents all
counts. 13. Accurately records, handles, labels and processes
specimens. 14. Demonstrates ability to effectively function in the
scrub role. (we have hired RNs that do not come with this
experience) Demonstrates willingness to effectively function in the
scrub role. Qualifications EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: · Nursing
experience preferred. · Must be a graduate of an accredited school
of Nursing and have and maintain current a Registered Nurse license
in the State of Connecticut. · Must have certification in Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire. · Must successfully
complete each learning module and pass all Periop 101 course work
with six months of hire. · Must pass the Certified Registered
Operating Nurse (CNOR) certification exam within six months from
residency completion. We take great care of careers With locations
around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities
for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an
organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new
technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to
countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving
organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment
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