RN, Operating Room

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department: Operating Room

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Compensation: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency: The stated hourly wage range reflects the expected compensation for this role in New Jersey. The final salary offered will be influenced by various factors, including the candidate's educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Position Overview

Our organization is in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join the Level 1 Trauma Center's Main Operating Room at the New Brunswick campus. This role involves delivering exceptional patient care in a surgical environment, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who excels in a dynamic setting and is focused on enhancing surgical outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • ASN 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:
  • BSN or completion within five years of hire
  • CNOR certification

Certifications and Licenses

• BLS and ACLS certification
• 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 assigned
• Full-Time position

Essential Functions

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering nursing care within the healthcare system, adhering to the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, while upholding ethical practices as outlined by the ANA code of ethics. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring safety in practice and applying evidence-based principles.
• Recognizing personal knowledge and experience levels, and taking initiative to enhance both personal and team knowledge.
• Reporting safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Understanding the patient population served.
• Supervising and directing task delegation among team members while collaborating with other healthcare providers.
• Setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions aimed at measurable improvements.
• Utilizing the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and tailoring the care plan to meet individual patient needs.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a variety of benefits and resources to support 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 & 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 high-quality, patient-centered academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. Our organization values 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 patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

We strive to make a meaningful impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing health outcomes and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of residents and are dedicated to improving health coordination and community wellness through local initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer