REGISTERED NURSE (RN) | OPERATING ROOM |FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT (24202)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Job summary

New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our surgical and cardio care teams. The role involves comprehensive patient care, education for patients and families, and collaboration with physicians and nurses across units.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, and accurate charting. A NJ RN license, BLS/ACLS, and OR experience are required, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and NJ RN licensure.
• BLS, ACLS & IV certification as required.
• Experience in operating room and cardiac care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and provide patient care appropriate to patient age and development.
• Administer IV medications and titrate infusions per physician orders.
• Document care, communicate with team, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Participate in patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Cardiac monitoring

EKG interpretation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Category : Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number : REGIS009535

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!**
We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse.

Job Duties

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

ASSESSMENT
Identifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patient's needs for immediate nursing action.
Systematically and accurately assesses nursing needs of the patient in order to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture.
Selects, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment.
Assess, intervenes, and documents appropriately to meet patient's educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.
Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care.

DIRECT PATIENT CARE
Gives comprehensive patient care.
Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching.
Consults with unit Nursing Leadership regarding significant changes in patient's condition.
Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
Communicates relevant patient care information on shift to shift report.
Documents pertinent information regarding patient's response to treatment and progression toward goals in patient's chart.
Completes Admission/Transfer Summary Sheet and/or Discharge Summary.
Transcribes physician's orders in patient chart accurately and timely (when Ward Clerk is not available).
Seeks clarification of physician's orders that are unclear or inappropriate.
Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes in management are indicated.
Administers intravenous medications in compliance with policies and procedures.
Titrates medicated infusions as per physician's prescriptives, protocols, and standard.

SAFETY
Checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand and in good working order.
Recognizes and reports malfunction or failure of equipment used in the area to Biomedical Engineering; takes appropriate action to repair/replace such equipment (e.g., ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, suction apparatus, pumps, Doppler, O2 tank, and pacemaker).
Checks that all monitoring equipment and ventilator alarms are set according to standards.

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES
Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients.
Applies principles of infection control and safety.
Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
Provides clinical supervision of Nursing Attendants, Ward Clerks and other ancillary staff.
Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIES
Orients patient's family to new environment; develops rapport with patient's family.
Relieves the Nurse Manager as required.
Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality Assurance/CQI monitors; participates in implementation of follow up action.
Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
Participates actively on Quality Improvement committees as assigned.
Assists other personnel as needed.
Keeps up-to-date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.
Participates in continuing education activities; attends scheduled inservice programs; shares information gained at conferences with colleagues.
Responds to Internal/External Disaster Codes as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required.
Attends unit monthly meetings.

BASIC COMPETENCIES
Education/Licensure
Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
Current NJ licensure as RN.
BLS, ACLS & IV certification.

Experience
At least one year of experience in Operating Room Required
Experience Circulating and scrubbing is a must

Skills
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring.
12 leads EKG reading/Cardiac arrhythmias.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
All patient care areas.
Frequently prolonged standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

$44.7083-$62.8864 DIFFERENTIALS:WEEKEND $2.00 PER HR EVE DIFF- 10% NIGHT 12% /CHARGE PAY $2.00 PER HR

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Registered Nurse.

Experience

Required

Experience with 12-lead EKGs/cardiac arrhythmias.

Working knowledge of cardiac monitoring.

1 year:

Experience as a registered nurse in an operating room setting (OR, PACU, etc.)

Licenses & Certifications

Required

IV Therapy

Registered Nurse

*ACLS

*BLS

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