Registered Nurse, Per Diem, Varies, Operating Room, AHMMC Ambulatory Surgery Center at Rockaway
About The Position
This Registered Nurse position is for the Per Diem, Varies shift in the Operating Room at AHMMC Ambulatory Surgery Center at Rockaway. The role involves preparing patients for surgery by assessing hemodynamics, consents, history, labs, medications, and NPO status, and communicating with physicians and the OR team to prevent delays. The nurse will also provide emotional support and education to patients and families. Postoperatively, the nurse will assess readiness for discharge, transition patients home or to rehab facilities, and deliver clear discharge instructions using critical thinking and decision-making skills. The position requires working with other healthcare professionals to treat patients undergoing various ambulatory surgery procedures, monitoring patients, administering medications, keeping records, consulting with healthcare providers, and educating patients. The nurse may also be asked to float to other Morristown operating rooms as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
- Current NJ (New Jersey) Registered Nurse License required
- Basic Life Support required
- Minimum of 3 year Operating Room RN experience required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors’ Degree of Nursing preferred
- All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date
- ACLS and PALS preferred
- CNOR certification preferred
- Surgery Center experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery by assessing hemodynamics, consents, history, labs, meds, and NPO status.
- Communicate promptly with physicians and OR team to prevent delays.
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.
- Postoperatively, assess readiness for discharge, transition patients home or to rehab facilities, and deliver clear discharge instructions.
- Demonstrates competent clinical skills and performs thorough patient assessments to ensure quality outcomes per AORN/AH/Facility policies and procedures.
- Provides direct patient care supporting the delivery model and team concept for all patient populations.
- Analyzes clinical situations critically, makes sound decisions, and escalates concerns appropriately.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation according to facility standards and policies.
- Assumes responsibility for documenting nursing process components and patient progress toward outcomes, including discharge planning.
- Consistently records patient responses to medications, treatments, and interventions in the medical record.
- Demonstrates professional practice, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
- Prioritizes, multitasks, and problem-solves to meet changing patient and unit needs.
- Functions as a team leader, mentor, and preceptor; provides support and guidance to staff.
- Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies and resources.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and self.
- Practices safe transfer techniques, proper body mechanics, and standard precautions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and AORN standards of practice.
- Promotes patient satisfaction through courteous, compassionate, and timely interactions.
- Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Fosters a positive and healing environment consistent with organizational values.
- Serves as Charge RN to ensure optimal use of surgical schedules and daily OR operations.
- Identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; facilitates bay turnaround and patient flow.
- Demonstrates leadership, organization, and calm decision-making under pressure.
- Promotes effective communication between physicians, nursing staff, and the care team.
- Identifies personal knowledge and skill gaps; seeks ongoing education and training.
- Participates in meetings, reads communications to stay informed, and engages in committees.
- Contributes feedback to support continuous unit and hospital improvement.
- Participates in annual evaluations by submitting accomplishments and establishing future goals.
- Utilizes clinical software effectively and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Performs additional assignments as needed to meet departmental and organizational needs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
