RN, Operating Room

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department: Operating Room

Job Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Compensation 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 their educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview

Our organization is in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join the Operating Room team at the Morris Cancer Center.

The Operating Room RN is responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care throughout the perioperative journey. Key duties include ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures, preparing the operating room, managing surgical instruments, and collaborating with the surgical team. The OR RN will be part of a multidisciplinary team, adhering to the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and professional ethics.

Typical Responsibilities

• Scrubbing in and circulating across various OR specialties, including Robotics, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Transplant, Neurology, Thoracic, Trauma, Cardiac, Vascular, ENT/Head and Neck, GYN, Urology, and Bariatrics.
• Engaging in complex surgeries utilizing cutting-edge technology in our advanced surgical suites.
• Acting as a vital member of the perioperative team and advocating for patients undergoing anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team to uphold professional nursing standards in the perioperative environment.
• Participating in shared clinical decision-making processes.

This Role is Ideal For You If:

• You are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient care experience.
• You prioritize high-quality, patient-centered care.
• You are committed to continuous learning and maintaining high clinical standards.
• You are enthusiastic about leveraging new technologies and clinical advancements to enhance care.
• You thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented setting.
• You treat everyone with kindness and respect, operating with integrity and ethics.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
• Active RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior operating room experience or completion of a perioperative 101 course is essential.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or completion within five years of hire.
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Active Registered Nurse License in New Jersey.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evening shift, 40 hours per week, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• The Registered Nurse delivers 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.
• Ensures safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles and recognizing their own knowledge and experience levels, while taking responsibility for advancing their own and others' knowledge within the patient care team.
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Maintains knowledge of the patient population served.
• Supervises and directs the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members, collaborating with other healthcare providers.
• Sets and evaluates priorities consistently through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes aimed at improvement.
• Functions as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager, utilizing the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and tailoring the care plan 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 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 entertainment and services.

Why Join Us?

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

Our organization aims to make a significant impact in local communities throughout New Jersey, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of New Jersey residents, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health conditions or enhancing community health through local initiatives and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer