Job Title: RN Periop101

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000234883

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.09 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.

Job Overview

The Operating Room Nurse, also known as a Perioperative Nurse, is responsible for providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures,

The OR Nurse collaborates closely with the surgical team to ensure patient safety, sterile technique, and efficient case flow before, during, and after surgery,

Key Responsibilities

• Review surgical schedule and prepare necessary supplies and equipment,
• Assess patients prior to surgery and verify surgical consent and required documentation,
• Ensure patient safety by completing preoperative checklists and confirming surgical site,
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique at all times,
• Serve as scrub nurse, circulating nurse, or assist in positioning and prepping the patient,
• Anticipate surgeon needs and manage instruments, sponges, and medications during the procedure,
• Monitor patient s vital signs and respond to changes in condition promptly,
• Collaborate with PACU staff for handoff,
• Document intraoperative activities, counts, and any incidents per hospital policy,
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the patient s medical record,
• Participate in surgical safety protocols eg, time-outs, counts, infection control,
• Maintain OR readiness and restock supplies and instruments,
• Support orientation and training of new staff and students,
• Engage in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives,

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Active, valid NJ Registered Nurse license
• ASN or Nursing diploma required, BSN preferred
• BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association required

Scheduling Requirements

• Day shift 40 hours per week

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer