RN-Operating Room (Temp)

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health is seeking a qualified nurse for a Temporary position at Bayonne University Hospital. The candidate must have at least 2 years of Operating Room experience and hold a valid New Jersey Nursing License. Responsibilities include ensuring aseptic technique, assisting in surgical procedures, and maintaining patient care standards. Shifts include options of 12, 10, or 8 hours with on-call requirements. Education requirements include at least an Associate Degree from a nursing school, with a BSN encouraged.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in the Operating Room.
• Current New Jersey Nursing License.
• CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prevent hospital acquired infections through hand hygiene.
• Assists in preparing patients for surgical procedures.
• Collaborates with staff and maintains sterile environment.

Skills

Operating Room experience

Hand hygiene performance

Aseptic technique

Emergency response

Ability to adapt to age-specific populations

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma Nursing School

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree

Tools

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Job description

Job Summary

This Temporary position will be in Bayonne University Hospital. The position will be contracted for 13 weeks and will be reviewed on a weekly basis dependent on need. Applicants without operating room experience will not be considered.

Job Specific Competencies/Responsibilities

• Directly accountable for preventing hospital acquired infections related to hand‑hygiene performance of self and staff
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to varied age specific patient populations to include adolescent, adult and geriatrics
• Ensures all supplies and equipment are available for each case
• Reviews pertinent chart data and assesses patient perioperatively and documents appropriately
• Assists in the formulation and delivery of teaching to the patient and family in a manner that is easily understood
• Prioritizes workload and prepares for the specific operative procedure utilizing appropriate Preference Card/Case Cart Requisition
• Assists in the positioning, skin preparation and draping of the patient according policy and procedure
• Follows department and hospital protocols on the handling and documentation of surgical specimens
• Follows hospital protocols regarding surgical counts and the documentation of same
• Collects, interprets and communicates data that is relevant to the patient's care
• Cleans and maintains equipment at the end of each case
• Maintains accepted standards of aseptic technique and manages sterile field utilizing proper infection control practices when both scrubbed and circulating
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the surgical procedure, equipment, instrumentation and supplies
• Works in Endoscopy procedures as assigned
• Responds appropriately to any unanticipated or emergency situation that could arise intra‑operatively or in the immediate postoperative period
• Able to troubleshoot when there is a problem with equipment or special instrumentation
• Provides complete endorsement of patient to PACU nurse
• Collaborates with Materials Management and assists with inventory control and checks expiration dates
• Follows policy and procedure for handling and discarding contaminated and hazardous materials
• Conducts "time‑out" Universal Protocol appropriately
• Prepares supplies for next days' assignment on case carts

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associate Degree or Diploma Nursing School
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree encouraged
• At least 2 years experience in the Operating Room

Credentials and Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Nursing License
• BLS, ACLS, PALS - AHA approved
• CNOR preferred

Available Shifts

• 3 - 12 hour shifts
• 4 - 10 hour shifts
• 5 - 8 hour shifts
• 80 hours
• On Call required