REGISTERED NURSE - OPERATING ROOM - F/T NIGHTS

Hackensack Meridian Health • Neptune Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Operating Room at Hackensack Meridian Health is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care in a collaborative and dynamic environment. This full-time night position involves working in a premier teaching hospital known for its advanced surgical services and trauma care. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices, effective communication, and patient-centered education to ensure optimal health outcomes for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.

Requirements

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months of nursing experience or be an active participant in the Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency program.
• OR nursing experience preferred.
• National certification preferred.
• Motivated team member responsible for scrubbing and circulating on a variety of surgical cases in a busy OR department.
• Must be a self-starter who works well independently.
• Time management and prioritizing skills are a must.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers.
• Exceptional focus on teamwork and dedication to ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care.
• Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues, and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status, rendered care, and treatment plans.
• Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Ongoing Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions, and evaluation of rendered care.
• Patient and family-centered education aimed at optimizing health, wellness, and disease management.
• Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed