Main OR Registered Nurse (RN)- Full Time Days

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in Mount Holly, NJ seeks an experienced OR nurse to lead patient care in the operating room, coordinating with the surgical team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork and adherence to professional standards, with shifts from 6:30 am to 5 pm and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• NJ RN license in good standing.
• Experience in OR nursing preferred.
• Ability to coordinate care among a surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and contributes to plan of care.
• Administers and documents therapeutic interventions.
• Manages rapidly changing situations in the OR.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family regarding care and safety.
• Delegates and monitors nursing tasks within the team.
• Upholds standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Supports orientation and development of the healthcare team.
• Contributes to performance improvement activities.
• Maintains nursing competencies at department level.

Skills

Nursing skills

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

OR Experience Required

Hours of work 6:30 am - 5 pm

Job Summary:

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Position Responsibilities

Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.

Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.

Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.

Participates in clinical decision-making.

Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.

Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.

Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.

Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.

Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.

Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required:

OR Experience Required

Required Experience: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills. Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Training / Certification / Licensure: Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual.