RN, Operating Room

Job Description

Job Description

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 educational qualifications, skills, and relevant 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 OR RN plays a vital role in delivering thorough patient care throughout the perioperative phase. 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.

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 key member of the perioperative team and advocating for patients receiving 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 a unique 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, adhering to ethical practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
• Current 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 needed.

Essential Functions

• The Registered Nurse delivers nursing 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.
• The RN guarantees safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles and taking responsibility for enhancing personal and team knowledge through effective communication and resource utilization.
• The RN is accountable for reporting safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• The RN must be knowledgeable about the patient population served.
• The RN supervises and directs task delegation to appropriate team members while collaborating with other healthcare providers.
• The RN consistently sets and evaluates priorities through appropriate interventions aimed at measurable outcomes for improvement.
• The RN functions as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager, utilizing 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 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 Choose Us?

We are committed to being a leading healthcare provider, delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity. Our goal is to create and maintain healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a top academic health system in New Jersey, we focus on 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, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or advancing community health through local initiatives and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer