Registered Nurse, Operating Room, 24 hours, Days, Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Part Time Registered Nurse to join out Operating Room Department!

Location: Putnam, CT

Hours: 24 per week

Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Operating Room Registered Nurse Job Summary:

The Registered Nurses is responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility.

Operating Room Registered Nurse Benefits Summary

• Earned Time Off - including personal time & holidays
• Sick Time
• Educational / Loan Reimbursement – up to $2,500 per fiscal year for full-time employees
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Pathways – Clinical Ladder advancement, internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay
  
  
  

Operating Room Registered Nurse Key Responsibilities:

• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
• According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
• Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
• Recognizes unsafe and life‑threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.
• According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial needs for the purpose of establishing a nursing diagnosis. Includes discharge needs in the initial assessment.
• Completes assessments utilizing basic interview and observational skills, and adds new information obtained on an ongoing basis.
• Determines the presence, nature and priority of immediate patient problems.
• Observes changes in physiological and emotional status and alters plan of care appropriately.
• Re-assesses each assigned patient with appropriate frequency based on his/her condition.
• Assesses and identifies appropriate learning needs according to age, developmental level, readiness and ability of the patient and family/significant other utilizing appropriate resources.
• Identifies factors from the patient's history that may influence his ability to communicate and determines barriers to communication.
  
  
  

Operating Room Registered Nurse Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• BSN preferred
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut required.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within duration of orientation period.
• Must be proficient in Reasoning, Math, Reading, Writing, Speaking clearing and with confidence.
• Must be proficient in Analyzing, Supervising, Instructing, Compiling and Customer Service.
  
  
  

Operating Room Registered Nurse Skills And Abilities

• Clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in one or more of the following areas: (SDA or ODS).
• Clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in the perioperative field.
• Performs circulating and/or scrub duties.
• Demonstrates understanding and practice of aseptic technique.
• Must have a mechanical ability to deal with a large number of machines and special equipment in the department, such as:
  
  
  

Electrocautery units Autoclaves

Tourniquets Positioning equipment

Instrumentation of each service Video equipment

Perioperative suite in total Energy Devices

Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system—recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life.

What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job—it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home.

Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.