Registered Nurse - OR - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Summit Health Management; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management in Florham Park, NJ seeks an experienced perioperative nurse to provide total, comprehensive care within the surgical team.

The role requires an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred) and a New Jersey nursing license. At least 1 year of perioperative experience is preferred; scrubbing experience is a plus. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• New Jersey Nursing License required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides total, comprehensive care to patients by applying the perioperative nursing process in an organized and systematic manner according to institutional policy and patient safety principles.
• Collaborates with patient, family and ancillary departments to form a multidisciplinary team delivering continuous, well-coordinated care.
• Communicates plan of care, patient progress, discharge plan and relevant information to the health care team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthesia administration and responds quickly in emergencies.
• Transfers patient per prescribed plan and maintains a sterile field; performs surgical counts per policy.
• Dispenses drugs and solutions according to policy; manages care of the surgical patient.
• Provides required equipment and supplies based on patient needs; excellent communication and computer skills are essential.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician‑led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high‑quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

HOURS: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm x 4 shifts

Essential Job Functions: Provides total, comprehensive care to patients by applying the perioperative nursing process in an organized and systematic manner according to institutional policy in keeping with patient safety principles. Collaborates with the patient, significant others and ancillary departments to become a multidisciplinary health care team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well‑coordinated. Communicates proactively to the health care team plan of care changes in patient condition, the patient progress, the discharge plan and other relevant information. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing responsibilities regarding anesthesia administration. Demonstrates the ability and competency to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations. Implements nursing action in transferring the patient according to prescribed plan. Creates and maintains a sterile field Performs surgical counts according to facility policy and procedure. Dispenses drugs and solutions according to policy Competently manages the care of the surgical patient. Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs Must have excellent communication and computer skills.

Education: Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required License: Valid New Jersey State Nursing License

Certifications: BLS Required

Relevant Experience: At least 1 year of perioperative experience as a Registered Nurse Scrubbing experience preferred.

Pay Range: $45.14 - $56.44 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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