RN Resident - (Periop 101) Operating Room

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an RN Resident for the Perioperative 101 Operating Room program at RWJ Somerset in Somerville, NJ. This role advances nursing skills in a high-volume OR, with daily day shifts and an 6-week didactic orientation as part of the RN Residency.

Participants must hold an active RN license and BLS certification; ASN is required and BSN is preferred. The program includes extensive simulation labs and hands-on perioperative experiences in a Magnet-designated system.

Qualifications

• Have an active RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Qualified individuals will also possess at minimum an ASN degre
• A Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing in and circulating in a variety of OR specialty areas such as Robotics, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Transplant, Neurology, Thoracic, Trauma, Cardiac, Vascular, ENT/Head and Neck, GYN, Urology and Bariatrics.
• Participation in complex surgeries using the latest technology in our state-of-the-art surgical suites.
• Serving as an integral member of the perioperative team and advocate for patients undergoing anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Working cooperatively with the multidisciplinary care team to maintain professional nursing practice standards in the perioperative setting
• Participating in shared clinical decision-making

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Education

ASN degree

BSN degree (preferred)

Job description

RN Resident - (Periop 101) Operating Room

Req #: 0000272751

Category: Nurses

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Department: RN Residency

Pay Range: $46.90 per hour

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title: Graduate Nurse

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: RN Residency

Req #: 0000272751

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.90 - $46.90 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Peri-Op 101

The RWJBH Nursing OR Foundations course is a robust, vigorous, immersive learning experience providing selected candidates with the needed tools for success in the Operating Room environment. This course incorporates multimodal teaching methods, including Simulation Labs. The Sim Labs are located at three learning centers in Livingston, Rahway and Fort Monmouth, to ensure consistent, evidence-based, current RWJBH practice across the system. Attendees must demonstrate competency in the basic tasks of perioperative nursing after the didactic portion of orientation,

As an OR Nurse, a typical day might include:

• Scrubbing in and circulating in a variety of OR specialty areas such as Robotics, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Transplant, Neurology, Thoracic, Trauma, Cardiac, Vascular, ENT/Head and Neck, GYN, Urology and Bariatrics.
• Participation in complex surgeries using the latest technology in our state-of-the-art surgical suites.
• Serving as an integral member of the perioperative team and advocate for patients undergoing anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Working cooperatively with the multidisciplinary care team to maintain professional nursing practice standards in the perioperative setting
• Participating in shared clinical decision-making

This role is a fit for you if:

• You are passionate about providing a differentiated patient care experience
• You deliver high-quality, patient centered care
• You continually strive to learn and operate at a high clinical standard
• You are eager to utilize new technology and clinical advancements to elevate care
• You are collaborative and operate effectively in a team-oriented environment
• You show kindness and respect to all people and operate in an honest, ethical manner

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Have an active RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Qualified individuals will also possess at minimum an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degre
• A Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• This Periop 101 course consists of 6 weeks of didactic education. The hours are 7:00 am-3:30. All classes are 100% mandatory.
• There is no guarantee of a specific shift and/or standard working hours at the completion of the program as department needs will dictate what is available

Nursing at RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, we're not just a workplace-we're a destination for passionate RNs looking to make a difference. As the largest, integrated academic healthcare system in New Jersey, and through our partnership with Rutgers University, we offer our patients access to the latest innovative research, start-of-the-art technology and high-quality, compassionate care. All our hospitals are progressing toward ANCC Magnet designation and we are honored that six of our hospitals have already earned this prestigious recognition, including one with the first ever Magnet with Distinction awarded in the state.

Here, you'll find unmatched opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Nursing Excellence also offers numerous professional development courses within a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows nurses to learn, develop and remain professionally challenged as they shape their nursing careers.

With exciting expansion projects like the new Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center-New Jersey's first standalone cancer hospital-we're continually growing and committed to transforming care offerings across the state.

Benefit Offerings

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to paid time off; paid parental leave; retirement plans; medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition reimbursement; student loan planning support and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer