OR Specialty Charge Nurse (Full-time, Day shift)

CarePoint Health Management Associates; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health seeks an experienced perioperative nurse to provide direct and indirect care for surgical patients in the operating room. You will plan, organize and direct OR subspecialties under your charge and support clinical management with the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities include scrubbing/circulating in the vascular lab, meeting intraoperative needs, and ensuring accurate documentation. Requires NJ RN license, BCLS; ACLS preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• RN with accredited nursing program
• Minimum 2 years operating room experience
• Current NJ RN license; BCLS mandatory, ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative nursing care for specific patient population.
• Assist in intraoperative goals and actions to meet patient care needs.
• Ensure proper documentation and communication among team members.
• Scrub/circulate in the vascular lab when assigned.
• Collaborate with the Director of Surgical Services for budget and planning.

Skills

Nursing

Operating room experience

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Hudson Regional Health

Technology Transforming Care

Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals.

Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic-assisted surgery and AI-powered diagnostics to real-time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare.

Patients across the region now have access to state-of-the-art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first.

Our Services

We focus on the care our patients need most, delivered with precision, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

• Advanced Emergency Services - 24/7 emergency departments across all four hospitals
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery - featuring the Da Vinci XI and ExcelsiusGPS systems
• Neurosurgery & Spine Care - including Stealth Navigation and precision-guided treatment
• Women’s Health & Maternity -comprehensive services tailored for every stage
• Imaging & Diagnostics - AI-enhanced systems for faster, more accurate results
• Outpatient & Specialty Care - coordinated care across multiple disciplines

Our Hospitals

Explore our hospitals and discover care that’s high-tech, high-touch, and close to home:

• Secaucus University Hospital, Flagship campus featuring the Robotic Surgery Institute and modernized emergency care.
• Bayonne University Hospital, A full-service community hospital offering personalized acute care.
• Hoboken University Hospital, A local leader in women’s health, family medicine, and outpatient services.
• The Heights University Hospital (Jersey City), Expanding access to state-of-the‑art care in the heart of Jersey City.

What You'll Be Doing

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the direct and indirect care of perioperative patients. Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the OR subspecialties under their charge and communicates pertinent information to provide optimum patient care in the Operating Room Department. Assists the Nurse Manager in assuming responsibility for clinical management of specific perioperative teams. Assists in developing and monitoring quality improvement issues and assuring competent staff are able to meet the needs of the patient population on the specialty team. Scrubs/circulates in the vascular lab when assigned. Also is available as a resource for other areas of the hospital requiring surgical interventions such as labor and delivery.

MAIN FUNCTIONS: Implements intraoperative nursing needs for specific patient population. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate actions to meet the goals. Specialties include: ortho, podiatry, spine and oral surgery, or other services as assigned.

Uses verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates knowledge of proper documentation procedures. Demonstrates ability to interact with others appropriately. All other duties as assigned.

Provides information in development of annual budget. Uses resources Judiciously. Collaborates with Director of Surgical Services or designee to develop physician marketing strategies.

Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and keeps updates on current practices.

What We're Looking For

EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing

EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience in the Operating Room required.

LICENSURE/QUALIFICATIONS: Current RN license to practice nursing in New Jersey. Current BCLS Certification required, ACLS preferred. Previous operating room nursing extremely desirable.

What We Offer

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications: When determining the compensation, several factors may be considered including, years of relevant experience, credentials, union contracts, education, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K, Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education
• Employee wellness programs and resources

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date, during the influenza season, if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical exemption.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.