RN, Operating Room

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department: Operating Room

Job Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Salary Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency:

This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Our organization is in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join our Level 1 Trauma Center's Main Operating Room located on the New Brunswick campus.

Position Overview:

The Operating Room Nurse will deliver exceptional patient care within the surgical environment, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals. This position demands a meticulous and proactive individual who excels in a dynamic setting and is focused on enhancing surgical outcomes for patients.

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Qualifications:Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma
• At least one year of experience as an OR RN or a recent graduate of a perioperative 101 program
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Strong computer proficiency

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or completion within five years of hire
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

Certifications and Licenses:

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Active Registered Nurse License in New Jersey

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night shift, 40 hours per week, from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Availability for weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as needed
• Full-time position

Key Responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse will provide nursing care within the healthcare system, adhering to the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, while upholding ethical practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Ensuring safety in practice, the Registered Nurse will incorporate evidence-based principles and maintain awareness of their own knowledge and experience, taking responsibility for personal and team development through effective communication and resource utilization.
• Identifying and reporting safety concerns, such as hazardous conditions and medical errors, is a critical responsibility.
• The Registered Nurse must possess knowledge of the patient demographics served.
• Supervising and directing task delegation to appropriate team members while collaborating with other healthcare providers is essential.
• Setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes is a key function.
• As an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager, the Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process to tailor care plans to meet specific patient needs.

Benefits and Perks:

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a wide range of benefits and resources aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through various partners, including local sports teams and service providers!

Why Join Us?

We are dedicated to providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, ensuring a top-notch work experience for every team member. We value the opportunity to foster healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system in New Jersey, we are committed to advancing innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize and respond to the evolving needs of New Jersey residents, whether through improved coordination for complex health conditions or community health initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer