Registered Nurse OR

New Jersey Urology•Voorhees, NJ

3d•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing total, patient-centered perioperative care by applying the nursing process in a systematic and organized manner, in accordance with facility policies and patient safety standards. The nurse will collaborate with patients, families, physicians, anesthesia providers, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless, well-coordinated care. Communication with the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition, care plans, patient progress, and discharge needs is crucial. The position requires demonstrating knowledge of nursing responsibilities related to anesthesia administration and monitoring, responding quickly and effectively in emergency situations, and safely transferring patients according to prescribed plans and established protocols. Responsibilities also include creating, maintaining, and monitoring a sterile surgical field, performing surgical counts, dispensing medications and solutions, managing and monitoring the care of surgical patients before, during, and after procedures, ensuring appropriate equipment and supplies are available, and maintaining accurate documentation using electronic health record systems.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
Active and unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Minimum of 1 year of perioperative experience as a Registered Nurse
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Proficiency with computers and clinical documentation systems
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Scrub experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide total, patient-centered perioperative care by applying the nursing process in a systematic and organized manner, in accordance with facility policies and patient safety standards
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, anesthesia providers, and ancillary departments to ensure seamless, well-coordinated care
Communicate proactively with the healthcare team regarding changes in patient condition, care plans, patient progress, and discharge needs
Demonstrate knowledge of nursing responsibilities related to anesthesia administration and monitoring
Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations, exercising sound clinical judgment
Safely transfer patients according to prescribed plans and established protocols
Create, maintain, and monitor a sterile surgical field throughout procedures
Perform surgical counts in accordance with facility policy and regulatory standards
Dispense medications and solutions in compliance with organizational policies
Manage and monitor the care of surgical patients before, during, and after procedures
Ensure appropriate equipment and supplies are available based on patient and procedural needs
Maintain accurate documentation and utilize electronic health record systems effectively