RN-Operating Room (Full-time, Day)

CarePoint Health•Bayonne, NJ

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care to patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Requirements

12-hour x 3 days Mon-Fri, 6:30am to 7pm. On-call required on weekday and weekend.
Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Must possess licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
Previous general, orthopedic, vascular and endoscopic surgery preferred.
Completion of a BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association), and IV certification.
Must have 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
Must demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous general, orthopedic, vascular and endoscopic surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients before surgery and alleviate their concerns
Gather all supplies needed for the operation
Keep operating room sterlized
Position and prepare patient on the operating table
Pass medical instruments or other objects/supplies to the surgeon during operation
Monitor patient vital signs to detect anomalies
Evaluate patient in post-operative phases
Adhere to safety standards and precautions