RN

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 124,645,248 - 169,775,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings

Job summary

Hunterdon Health Center for Surgery in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time day shifts (M-F 8:00am-4:30pm) to provide direct patient care in the PACU. The role emphasizes critical care skills and collaboration with the OR and PACU teams to ensure safe patient recovery.

The ideal candidate holds an NJ RN license, BLS/ACLS certification, and 3+ years PACU or critical care experience. BSN is preferred; additional specialty certifications are welcome.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NLN program.
• BSN preferred.
• Current NJ Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 3 years PACU and/or critical care experience preferred.
• Telemetry certification.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Leadership, critical care assessment skills and high motivation desired.
• Certification in specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in PACU per established nursing standards.
• Serve as clinical treatment team leader when assigned.
• Assess growth and development considerations for each patient and monitor recovery.
• Maintain vigilance for patient safety and comfort during post‑anesthesia care.

Skills

RN license

Telemetry certification

BLS & ACLS

PACU experience

Leadership

Education

NLN program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Center for Surgery

HCS Hunterdon Center for Surgery L.L.C., 9100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ

Full-time

M-F 8:00am-4:30pm, Day shift

Hiring Range: $43.50 - $59.25 Hourly

Req # 79744

RN

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Assumes responsibility for providing patient care in accordance with established standards of professional nursing care and in compliance with all Hunterdon Center for Surgery (HCS) policies and procedures. Uses critical care skills as a first line direct patient care treatment team member. Assumes the role of clinical treatment team leader when assigned and ensures compliance with all HCS policies and procedures. Uses an understanding of principles of growth and development to assess each surgical patient's age‑specific treatment and care. Provides an environment of constant vigilance where basic life sustaining needs are of highest priority.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited NLN program. BSN preferred. Current NJ Registered Nurse license. Minimum of 3 years PACU and/or critical experience preferred. Telemetry certification. BLS and ACLS certification required. Leadership, critical care assessment skills and high motivation desired. Certification in specialty preferred.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Good communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Shows initiative and possesses good problem solving skills. A working knowledge of mechanical ventilators, airway management and a strong knowledge of the pharmacological effects of anesthetic agents needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS

Risk of exposure to undiagnosed communicable diseases and contaminated fluids (OSHA exposure classification I). Direct patient contact and may be involved in physical crisis with uncontrollable patients experiencing emergence delirium. Exposed to electrical and mechanical hazards, anesthetic and other gases, sharps and potentially stressful/unpleasant situations.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

HCS personnel, physicians, patients, families of patients and visitors.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift, move and position patients. Stands and walks for extended periods of time. Fine and gross manual dexterity. Near and far visual acuity. Must be able to stoop, bend, push and pull. Able to transport patients (up to 300lbs) via wheelchair, stretcher or chair. Ambulate patients without assistance. Able to hear equipment alarms, call lights, telephone and through a stethoscope. Read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to act quickly and effectively in an emergency. Able to maintain a pleasant, courteous and professional demeanor in all circumstances.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports To: Nursing Director

Supervised By: OR and PACU Charge Nurse

BENEFITS

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).