What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Registered Nurse position at Premier Health Associates?
Premier Health Associates is a fully integrated, physician-owned and managed healthcare organization committed to providing the highest quality of care in the most cost-efficient manner within the communities we serve. Premier Health currently serves patients in 14 locations throughout Sussex, Warren and Morris Counties in NJ and Pike County, PA.
Our multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgical Center located in Northwestern NJ (Sussex County) is seeking a motivated, dedicated, part time Operative RN to circulate for General Surgery and Pain Management cases.
Qualifications:
· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; current RN license
· Current BLS/ACLS
· Minimum two years of Operating Room experience in an outpatient ASC or Hospital setting required.
· Availability Monday and Wednesday a MUST.
Duties:
· Participate as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
· Organizes time, equipment, supplies and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management.
· Performs the circulating nurse’s role and functions following approved operating room procedures to meet the requirements of the scheduled procedure.
· Assembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies and instruments before the start of the procedure and positions and adjusts the equipment as required during the procedure.
· Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and assist anesthesia personnel by supporting the patient during administration of anesthesia.
· Transport patients to the OR observing policies/procedures, safety requirements and patient needs.
· Identify the patient and correct surgical intervention according to policy/procedure and communicate such information to all members of the surgical team.
· Monitor compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards.
· Reviews and document patient care records and other forms accurately.
· Review patient’s medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team members.
· Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient.
· Always maintain patient’s privacy and dignity.
All applicants send resume to: premierhealthresumes@atlantichealth.org
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sparta, NJ 07871 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $48