Registered Nurse / RN OR

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day shift, full-time Operating Room Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ to plan, direct and evaluate surgical nursing care from pre-op through post-op. The role works within Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center, offering a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for eligible candidates.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold an RN license in New Jersey, be familiar with the NJ Nurse Practice Act, and possess ACLS, BLS (within 14

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have RN NJ License.
• Current state Registered Nurse license.
• Familiar with the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.
• Evidence of continuing education in OR nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years OR experience.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, direct and evaluate direct and indirect nursing care for the surgical patient.
• Provide care from preoperative intervention to postoperative evaluation with continuity of care during the surgical experience.

Skills

OR nursing

Nursing documentation

Patient care

Education

RN NJ License

NJ Nurse Practice Act familiarity

ACLS

BLS (within 14 days)

PALS

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ.

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the planning, executing, directing and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical Patient.
• This nursing care ranges from preoperative intervention to postoperative evaluation. It is a practice designed to meet a patient’s needs through the nursing process, ensuring continuity of care during the surgical experience.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must have RN NJ License
• Current state Registered Nurse license
• Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of New Jersey and must be familiar with the Basic Nursing Performance Standards as Outlined in the New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.
• Evidence of continuing education in the field of OR nursing
• 2 years minimum as OR experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)

Preferred Job Requirements:

• BSN
• CNOR
• Certification in specialty

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.