Perioperative Nurse - OR Team Leader

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a perioperative nurse to design, coordinate, and deliver care for patients undergoing operative procedures. The RN applies the nursing process, collaborates with surgeons and the multidisciplinary team, and ensures safety and compassionate support for patients and families.

The role emphasizes infection control, accurate documentation, equipment readiness, and ongoing professional development to maintain high-quality, safe patient outcomes within the

Qualifications

• Registered nurse applying the nursing process to plan and deliver care
• Adheres to infection-control policies and patient safety standards
• Maintains professional knowledge through continuing education
• Documents care and communicates using SBAR
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes

Responsibilities

• Promotes and restores patient health by completing the nursing process and collaborating with physicians and the team
• Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families
• Ensures quality of care by following therapeutic standards and appropriate guidelines
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by complying with policies and calling for needed assistance
• Adheres to infection-control policies and medication storage procedures
• Documents and communicates actions and needs while protecting patient confidentiality
• Maintains functioning equipment by following instructions and coordinating repairs
• Prepares for case readiness by ensuring supplies and implants are available as per procedure
• Maintains ongoing professional knowledge through education and unit mandates
• Contributes to high quality, safe outcomes through collaboration and PRIDE values

Skills

Nursing Process

SBAR Communication

Infection Control

Equipment Troubleshooting

Patient Safety

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a perioperative nurse to design, coordinate, and deliver care for patients undergoing operative procedures. The RN applies the nursing process, collaborates with surgeons and the multidisciplinary team, and ensures safety and compassionate support for patients and families.

The role emphasizes infection control, accurate documentation, equipment readiness, and ongoing professional development to maintain high-quality, safe patient outcomes within the