Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Full Time Day
About The Position
Jersey City Medical Center JCMC is a 352-bed, not-for-profit acute care facility and Magnet hospital located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community. We have received the prestigious Magnet designation four consecutive times, signifying our commitment to continuously improving patient care and the community's health. JCMC is the largest healthcare service provider in Hudson County, with our newly expanded emergency department and OR suites. Join our team and be part of something special. As an OR Nurse, you will participate in complex surgeries using some of the latest technology in our state-of-the-art surgical suites. An OR Nurse plays an integral part of the perioperative team and advocates for patients undergoing anesthesia and/or sedation. The OR Nursing team works cooperatively with the multidisciplinary care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the perioperative setting and participates in shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues, and much more.
Requirements
- ADN
- Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or must complete the requirements for I.V. certification during orientation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability are essential in meeting system staffing needs as required
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
- BLS from the American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- BSN required or must be in progress.
- 2-3 years of nursing experience required; Operating Room experience preferred
- Will consider new graduates but will need to successfully complete a periop 101 course
- CNOR Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Participate in complex surgeries using some of the latest technology in our state-of-the-art surgical suites.
- Play an integral part of the perioperative team and advocates for patients undergoing anesthesia and/or sedation.
- Work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the perioperative setting
- Participate in shared clinical decision-making
- Scrub and circulate in the following services: vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, neuro/spine, robotics, thoracic, trauma and general.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Retirement Plans
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Planning Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Community and Volunteer Opportunities
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
