Surgery Partners Hackensack , NJ 07601
Posted 2 months ago
Hackensack Surgery Center - Let us be your career destination!
Calling all OR, Pre-Op and PACU Nurses!
We are looking for a competent Operating room nurse to assist surgeons during orthopaedic procedures and keeping the operating room sterile at all times.
Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of orthopaedic operational procedures and patient safety. Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal candidate goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.
Are you energetic, yet highly focused and love working in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment? If so, apply today and join us at Hackensack Surgery Center.
RN OR - Monday-Friday only. No weekends or nights.
Responsibilities:
Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns
Gather all supplies needed for the operation
Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized
Position and prepare patient on operating table
Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation
Monitor patient's vital signs to detect anomalies
Evaluate patient in postoperative phases
Adhere to safety standards and precautions
Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned
The RN OR initiates the delivery of patient care through the framework of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, and patient outcome) in the preoperative, inter-operative, and postoperative phases of the surgical patient. Orthopaedic experience is preferred but not required for this role.
Requirements and skills
Proven experience as orthopaedic operating room nurse (circulating and scrub)
Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
Outstanding organizational ability
A great team player with excellent communication skills
Cool tempered with emotional and physical stamina
Diploma in nursing and a valid license
Education / Experience:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Registered Nurse License
BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force DiversityOur organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
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