Breast Surgery Staff RN

Breast Surgery Staff RN – Stamford Health

Stamford Health is looking for a full‑time Breast Surgery RN to join our Stamford Medical Group Team.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at the Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford, CT.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low‑cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax‑deferred annuity (403(b)) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on‑site parking and train‑station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

• Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow; greet patients, document concerns, questions, etc.; accompany patient to exam/procedure room and prepare for physical exam; initial patient interview; review patient medical profile, H&P, and document in EMR/manual charting as appropriate.
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight; reports abnormalities to physician; assists with specimen collection and testing as necessary; documents pertinent information in EMR.
• Assists patients as necessary (e.g., walking, transferring, dressing).
• Provides minor treatment as directed by physician; assists physicians with minor procedures.
• Provides education as indicated after assessing patient's learning needs.
• Documents all patient‑related activities.
• Schedules patient testing and pre‑certifies if insurance requires.
• Responds to all telephone messages (patient, physician offices, etc.).
• End‑of‑month checks for expired supplies and medication.
• Stocks rooms/maintains inventory in exam/procedure rooms.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Cleans exam/procedure rooms and equipment after each patient.
• Prepares exam/procedure rooms for next patient and physician needs.
• Notifies patients of test results (per physician instruction) and follow‑up.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, in‑service education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs.
• Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with employees and other managers of the health care team.
• Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes in the patient’s best interests.
• Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk‑management activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested to maintain a high level of service; completes required continuous training and education, including practice‑specific requirements; demonstrates professional work behavior by following service standards; complies with departmental policies and procedures and external agency requirements.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
• BLS certification.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Stamford Health is a non‑profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community. Patients and families receive expert, compassionate care through our 305‑bed Stamford Hospital, 40+ medical group offices, and ambulatory locations across the region. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report, CMS, Leapfrog Group, ANA, and as a Certified Great Place to Work.

Our total rewards program is highly regarded, and we provide career development, professional and clinical training, and leadership programs that support growth. We offer free parking and transportation benefits for employees who live locally or commute.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care