RN, Operating Room

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department: Operating Room

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

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.

Job Overview

We are looking for a committed Registered Nurse to join our Operating Room team at the Morris Cancer Center. The OR RN plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive care throughout the perioperative process. Responsibilities 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Scrubbing in and circulating across various specialty areas, including Robotics, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Transplant, Neurology, Thoracic, Trauma, Cardiac, Vascular, ENT/Head and Neck, GYN, Urology, and Bariatrics.
• Participating in complex surgeries utilizing advanced technology in our modern 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.
• Engaging in shared clinical decision-making.

This Role is Ideal For You If:

• You are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient care experience.
• You deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• You are committed to continuous learning and maintaining high clinical standards.
• You are enthusiastic about utilizing 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 ethical principles.

Qualifications

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma.
• Active RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree, along with prior operating room experience or completion of a perioperative 101 course.

Preferred:

• BSN or completion within five years of hire.
• CNOR - Certified Perioperative Nurse certification.

Certifications and Licenses Required

• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.

Scheduling Requirements

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

Essential Functions

• The Registered Nurse delivers care within the scope defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to ethical practice as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Ensures safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles while being aware of personal knowledge and experience levels, and takes responsibility for advancing the knowledge of self and the patient care team.
• Reports any identified safety issues, such as hazardous environments or medical errors.
• Maintains knowledge of the patient population served.
• Supervises and directs task delegation to appropriate team members, collaborating with other care providers.
• Sets and evaluates priorities consistently through appropriate interventions aimed at measurable outcomes for improvement.
• Utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care provision, tailoring the care plan to meet specific patient needs.

Benefits and Perks

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive 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 partners such as local sports teams and service providers.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while ensuring a top-notch work experience for every team member. We value the opportunity to create and sustain 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.

We strive to make a meaningful 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 coordination for complex health conditions or enhancing community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer