Perioperative Nurse (OR) — Patient Care Leader

Capital Health Screening Centre; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Capital Health in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care within a collaborative team. The role centers on nursing process from assessment to evaluation, with emphasis on patient safety and effective communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities include pain management, discharge planning, and coordination across departments. The position requires a 12-hour shift pattern, certification requirements, and dedication to evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience: None; nursing experience preferred.
• Credentials: AHA BLS, Registered Nurse - NJ.
• TNCC and 8 hours of Trauma CNE if ICU/CCU, S.T.U., PACU, or ED assignment.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification with 8 hours Stroke CNE if Critical Care/ED/Neuro/Cardiology units.
• ACLS within 6 months if assigned to critical care/ER/OB perioperative areas.
• NRP within 6 months if maternity services.
• PALS within 6 months if ER/ pediatrics settings.
• Knowledge and Skills: strong problem solving, interpersonal, communication, adaptability.
• Usual Work Day: 12 Hours.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality patient care through nursing process in assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Ensures patient safety by following policies and procedures.
• Supports pain management with pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures.
• Coordinates with case management and other departments for discharge planning.
• Plans and documents discharge to maximize meaningful life activities.
• Participates in Joint Commission readiness and performance improvement activities.
• Attends leadership sessions and staffing discussions to improve unit operations.
• Adjusts staffing plans based on unit needs and opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Adaptability

Nursing knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or nursing program graduate

Job description

Capital Health in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care within a collaborative team. The role centers on nursing process from assessment to evaluation, with emphasis on patient safety and effective communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities include pain management, discharge planning, and coordination across departments. The position requires a 12-hour shift pattern, certification requirements, and dedication to evidence-based practice.