Rn-Perioperative Residency Program- Fall 2024

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

We are seeking energetic candidates who are passionate about a career in the operating room.

The Main Operating Room is a high acuity surgery unit that serves patients of all ages and is open twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week. Located on the third floor, the unit is a 12-room suite comprised of nine rooms, one room for trauma, one room for add-ons and a hybrid room. The Multidisciplinary team collaborates to enable the patient to return to an optimal level of function, tending to the physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

PROGRAM LENGTH:

The Periop 101 program is a structured comprehensive ten-month program for registered nurses.

SCOPE OF PROGRAM:

Periop 101 is an all-inclusive educational program developed by the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN). This program is designed to provide registered nurses who have no previous experience with the basic knowledge and clinical skills necessary to function independently in an entry-level perioperative nursing position. At the completion of the course, it is expected that the nurse will be able to practice independently at the novice level in a perioperative position.

ORIENTATION:

• The two-part program uses a blended learning model incorporating online didactic content, skills-based labs, and a clinical preceptorship. Part one is a six-week curriculum that focuses on online modules in a classroom learning environment.
  
  This didactic portion is the foundation and fundamentals of operating room nursing that combines standardized, evidence-based, online curriculum with hands-on skills labs, observation experiences and simulation training. Successful completion of the Periop 101 exam is required to continue to full clinical rotations at week seven.

• Part two includes full immersion into clinical rotations. The clinical experience will consist of training in all service lines during the remaining months.
  
  Periop 101 nurses will be paired with service-line preceptors (General, Gynecology, Robotics, Urology, Orthopedics, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Vascular and Neurology) at various Bridgeport Hospital sites including Surgease, during the program to complete clinical practice. Nurses will become proficient in scrubbing and circulating (primary duty).

The residency program will take place Monday through Friday 0700 - 1530. Hours may vary as needed to complete training, including evening, night and weekend rotations towards the end of the program. After successful completion of the program, you will be moved into a 40 hour position.

With your application, please include a cover letter and a statement discussing the following:

• The reason(s) why you are interested in pursuing a career in the Operating Room.

• What you know about Operating Room nurses and why you would be a good fit for this position.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

LICENSURE

Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training must be obtained prior to employment or within one (1) month of hire.

Other specialty trainings/certifications, if required for your practice setting, must be obtained within twenty-four (24) months of hire. This includes, but is not limited to ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, EFM, and ONC. RN must maintain required specialty trainings/certifications at all times during employment. If any training/certification expires, the RN will be suspended until it is obtained and documented.

EXPERIENCE

Registered nurse is the basic level for new graduates and all registered nurses.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing and touch; moving/lifting patients of varying weights.

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