Operating Room Registered Nurse - RMC - Per-Diem

Capital Health (US)

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide quality, individualized patient care through the nursing process and collaboration with the healthcare team. This is a per-diem position requiring previous operating room experience. The nurse promotes patient safety, supports pain management and comfort, anticipates age-specific care needs, communicates clearly with patients and families, and helps patients participate in their recovery and discharge planning. The role includes coordinating care with other departments and providers, using sound judgment to adapt care plans, ensuring effective handoffs, and addressing education needs related to medications and discharge. The nurse also contributes to staffing and unit needs, participates in educational opportunities, committees, and performance improvement activities, and supports Joint Commission readiness and patient satisfaction efforts. The usual workday is 12 hours. The position requires an associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing, a New Jersey Registered Nurse credential, AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification, and prior operating room experience. Additional certifications and continuing education requirements apply depending on assignment. Physical work includes frequent movement and handling, continuous standing and walking, lifting up to 25 pounds, and exposure risks including bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable disease, and dust or particulate matter. The listed pay rate is $49.91 and reflects a full-time equivalent rate; actual compensation may vary based on assigned hours and position status. Listed benefits include a retirement savings and investment plan, short-term disability benefits, sick time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Previous operating room experience.
AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider certification.
Registered Nurse – New Jersey credential.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with individuals and teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adjust quickly and react positively to change.
Considerable knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and current trends.
Good work ethic.
Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
If assigned to RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, or an Emergency Department: TNCC certification (or obtain within one year of hire) and 8 hours of trauma-related CNE contact hours.
If assigned to Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, or Peds/Peds ED: NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or obtain by the end of orientation) and 8 hours of stroke-related CNE contact hours.
If assigned to Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (excluding Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, or Observation: ACLS certification (or obtain within six months of hire).
If assigned to Maternity Services or Emergency Room RMC/Deborah: NRP certification (or obtain within six months of hire).
If assigned to Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (PACU and Same Day Surgery only), or Pediatrics/Pediatric ED: PALS certification (or obtain within six months of hire); ENPC is accepted in lieu of PALS for Adult Emergency Room assignments.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with others.
Assure patient safety by following appropriate policies and procedures.
Provide appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management support and help patients and families identify individualized comfort measures.
Follow up with internal resources to determine outcomes of interventions completed by other departments.
Mobilize resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation in recovery.
Explain the patient's condition and provide coping support to patients and families.
Assess how much information patients want and need, and communicate in a way they can understand.
Formulate and document discharge plans that support patients' continued meaningful life activities.
Integrate assessment and diagnostic information to anticipate age-specific healthcare needs.
Ensure effective handoff communication, including likely developments and outstanding problems.
Identify patient education needs related to medication management and provide discharge medication instructions.
Use discretionary judgment to modify care regimens and facilitate appropriate responses from healthcare team members.
Work with case managers and healthcare providers to resolve care-related issues.
Assess unit needs and develop plans for adjusting staffing patterns as needed.
Attend educational sessions that support assessment and departmental needs.
Plan and provide individualized comfort measures using evidence-based practice.
Participate in unit-based and hospital-based committees.
Participate in unit-level and hospital-wide performance improvement activities.
Participate in preparation for Joint Commission readiness.
Support efforts to achieve patient satisfaction goals and maintain awareness of HCAAPS measurements.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.