Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room - Full time, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room - Full time, Days

Req # : 0000147324

Category : Nursing

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Day

Facility : RWJ Rahway

Department : Operating Room

Location :

RWJUH Rahway Hospital,

865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Job Overview :

Founded in 1917, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway is an acute care community hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services.

RWJ Rahway s emergency department cares for more than 32,000 patients per year. The hospital is a Primary Stroke Center with telemedicine capability for 24 / 7 coverage.

The campus is home to Care Connection, a 24 bed licensed subacute rehab unit owned by Alaris Health, and Kindred Hospital New Jersey Rahway, a 34 bed long term acute care hospital for medically complex patients who need intense specialized treatment for an extended period of time.

The hospital provides extensive therapeutic services including physical, occupational speech and hearing. For those with heart and lung disease, the hospital has cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Qualifications :

Skilled OR Nurse required with Scrub and circulating RN skills in the following specialties : Ortho, Podiatry, Urology, general surgery, - minimally invasive & Robot and vascular.

Flexible and a good communicator with ability to work effectively in a team setting.

1-2 years experience as an OR Nurse

Required Certifications and Licenses :

• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS certification through American Heart Association
• Current American Heart Association ACLS / PALS required.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Scheduling Requirements :

• Full time, Days
• On call requirement for nights and weekends

Essential Functions :

The Registered Nurse (RN) organize and administers individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care.

Supports philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing.

Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, TJC requirements and other regulatory agencies.

Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer