Registered Nurse, Operating Room in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: RN

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000254027

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.06 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Required

NJ RN License

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ RN License

BLS

ACLS within 6 months of hire

CNOR within 2 years of hire

Preferred

CNOR

Prior Operating Room Experience

Description:

A perioperative nurse is a registered nurse (R,

N,

) who works in the operating room,

Sometimes called a surgical or an operating room nurse, this specialized nurse cares for patients before, during, and after surgery,

In the operating room, the perioperative nurse may serve as a scrub nurse, selecting and passing instruments and supplies used for the operation, or as a circulating nurse managing the overall nursing care in the operating room and helping to maintain a safe, comfortable environment,

The Operating Room Circulator RN is responsible for the delivery and documentation of patient care during the intra-operative period,

The RN will assess the patient s needs, physiologically as well as emotionally, and plan nursing care accordingly,

The nursing role during this phase focuses on providing quality patient care through familiarity with and adherence to policies and procedures, and standards of practice for perioperative nursing,

She/he will also monitor compliance to established standards and policies and procedures for surgical scrubs,

He/she will facilitate and demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors at all times,

Essential Functions:

Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery

Alleviate patients concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions

Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients vital signs

Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting their skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table

Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards

Preparing the operating room and ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are sterile and ready for use

Assisting in patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping techniques

Anticipating the needs of the surgical team and providing necessary instruments and supplies in a timely manner

Documenting all aspects of the surgical procedure accurately and comprehensively

Coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care

Participating in continuing education and staying updated on the latest surgical techniques and best practices

Advocating for patient safety and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards

Serve as point of contact to other patient care providers;

Participate in onboarding new staff;

Provide performance feedback to management;

Assess and develop quality control methods for department or organizational unit;

Coordinate instrument needs including inventory management of sets;

Assist technologists and other staff in resolving problems concerning equipment functioning, staff coverage, and interpretation of policies and procedures;

Perform the duties of a Surgical Technologist or Operating Room Technicians

Adapts procedures to meet the individual needs of the patient within reason and by delegation of the surgeon,

Prepares the operating room in a timely and efficient manner with all instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment necessary for each individual procedure,

Demonstrates competence and care in specimen handling,

Assists in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for the surgical procedure,

Accurately completed surgical counts (sponge, instrument, needle, etc,

) and follows facility protocol

Checks all equipment pre-operatively to ensure functionality,

Prepares the room within a reasonable time frame to ensure timely starts,

Maintains an orderly and sterile back table for the pthe operating room prior to the start of any procedures

Restocks supplies and equipment,

Maintains responsibility for the care of surgical instruments and adheres to guidelines on transport from OR to decontamination room,

Understands procedures for sterilization and can verbalize how to validate sterility,

Knows responsibilities as they pertain to the reprocessing stages,

Acquires, maintains, and utilizes all manufacturer instructions for use as they pertain to each instrument/item,

Adheres to all policies and procedures of the center,

Maintains knowledge of operating all applicable equipment,

Performs required quality control through routine testing, cleaning, and monitoring to assure all equipment and instruments function properly,

Inspects all instruments/equipment and packaging for cleanliness, defects, and or malfunctions,

Assists in storing all sterilized items,

Transports instrumentation to and from sterile storage area when needed,

Ensure proper preventative maintenance is performed at required intervals,

Interacts with Central Supply personnel when necessary to ensure there is service provided in a timely fashion to reduce any downtime or impact on patient care,

Verbalizes, understands, and utilizes appropriate PPE and surgical attire based on work location,

Picks all supplies for the day s cases in advance of the date of service to ensure availability,

Maintains accurate tray sheets and inventory sheets,

Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice,

Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures,

Other duties as assigned include inventory/expiration validation/stocking,

Participate in On-Call Coverage

Qualities:

Excellent assessment and clinical skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

Compassionate and patient-centric approach

Team-oriented and collaborative mindset

Collaboration-Build strong working relationships within the multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve common goals and enhance patient outcomes

Flexibility to work based on the departmental needs

Proficiency in monitoring and operating medical equipment

Good problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

Ability to learn and implement High Reliability principles into everyday practice

Mentorship- Guide and inspire team members, fostering their growth and ensuring high standards of care

Delegation- Assign tasks appropriately to team members to optimize efficiency and leverage individual strengths

Advocacy- Act on behalf of patients and staff, ensuring their needs and rights are met

Time Management and Prioritization- Juggle multiple responsibilities, prioritize urgent demands, and maintain a steady workflow to prevent staff burnout

Team Leadership- Ability to motivate, manage, and lead clinical and support staff to achieve departmental goals

In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures

Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques

Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals