Registered Nurse OR
About The Position
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.
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
- HSA / FSA
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
