Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Morris Cancer Center
Department: Operating Room
Job Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Salary Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour
Pay Transparency: This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role in New Jersey.
The compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.
Position Overview:Our organization is in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join the Operating Room team at the Morris Cancer Center.
The Operating Room RN is responsible for delivering comprehensive care to patients throughout the perioperative phase. This includes 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, upholding the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and professional ethics.
Key Responsibilities:- Participate in scrubbing and circulating in various OR specialties, including Robotics, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Transplant, Neurology, Thoracic, Trauma, Cardiac, Vascular, ENT/Head and Neck, GYN, Urology, and Bariatrics.
- Engage in complex surgeries utilizing cutting-edge technology in our advanced surgical suites.
- Act as a vital member of the perioperative team and advocate for patients receiving anesthesia and/or sedation.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team to uphold professional nursing standards in the perioperative environment.
- Contribute to shared clinical decision-making processes.
This Role is Ideal for You If:- You are dedicated to providing an exceptional 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 environment.
- You treat everyone with kindness and respect, adhering to ethical practices.
Qualifications:Required:- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
- Active 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.
- Certification as a Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
Certifications and Licenses Required:- BLS and 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 assigned.
Essential Functions:- The Registered Nurse delivers care within the scope defined by the Nurse Practice Act and adheres to ethical standards as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
- Ensures safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles and taking responsibility for personal and team knowledge advancement.
- Reports safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
- Maintains knowledge of the patient population served.
- Supervises and directs task delegation to appropriate team members while collaborating with other care providers.
- Sets and evaluates priorities through measurable interventions aimed at improvement.
- Utilizes the nursing process to integrate care provision and tailor care plans to meet individual patient needs.
Benefits and Perks:Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a variety 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 and Long-Term Disability.
- Life and 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 providing high-quality, patient-centered academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, ensuring a top-notch work experience for every team member. We value the opportunity to foster healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system, we implement innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.
Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing health outcomes and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize and respond to the evolving needs of residents, whether through improved coordination of complex health conditions or community health initiatives.
Equal Opportunity Employer