Job Title: RN Surgery
Facility: Saint Marys Hospital (SMHP)
Address: 350 Boulevard Passaic NJ 07055
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 3:00 PM 10:00 PM (M-F)
Pay Rate: $64/hr (W2) $68/hr (1099)
Job Summary:
The Staff RN in the Operating Room reports directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services and indirectly to the House Supervisor. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive care in surgical settings maintaining patient safety supporting surgical teams and ensuring operational efficiency. The nurse must be committed to continuous improvement patient advocacy and collaborative teamwork.
Note: Candidates must be able to fulfill all on-call responsibilities-no exceptions.
Experience Requirement: Minimum of 1 year perioperative experience
Responsibilities:
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Provide direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative setting using the nursing process of assessment planning implementation and evaluation.
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Collaborate with surgeons anesthesiologists and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and efficient care.
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Oversee and guide surgical techs and other OR support personnel.
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Deliver care across a diverse patient population including neonates pediatrics adolescents adults and geriatrics.
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Ensure compliance with all hospital unit and regulatory policies.
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Participate in performance improvement initiatives unit meetings and educational in-services.
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Maintain OR safety equipment handling and sterile technique.
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Serve as a resource to other nursing personnel as needed.
Qualifications:
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Current and valid New Jersey RN license
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BLS certification (AHA) Required upon hire
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ACLS certification (AHA) Required within 30 days of hire
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PALS certification (AHA) Required within 30 days of hire
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Minimum of 1 year of perioperative (OR) nursing experience or equivalent on-the-job training
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CNOR certification (AORN) Preferred
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BSN degree Preferred
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Experience in pre- and post-operative care Preferred