Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Surgery
Surgery Partners
Hackensack, NJ

OR Orthopaedic Nurse

Hackensack Surgery Center - Let us be your career destination! Calling all OR, Pre-Op and PACU Nurses! We are looking for a competent Operating room nurse to assist surgeons during orthopaedic procedures and keeping the operating room sterile at all times. Candidates need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of orthopaedic operational procedures and patient safety. Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal candidate goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies. Are you energetic, yet highly focused and love working in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment? If so, apply today and join us at Hackensack Surgery Center. RN OR - Monday-Friday only. No weekends or nights. Responsibilities: * Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns * Gather all supplies needed for the operation * Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized * Position and prepare patient on operating table * Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation * Monitor patient's vital signs to detect anomalies * Evaluate patient in postoperative phases * Adhere to safety standards and precautions * Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned The RN OR initiates the delivery of patient care through the framework of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, and patient outcome) in the preoperative, inter-operative, and postoperative phases of the surgical patient. Orthopaedic experience is preferred but not required for this role. Requirements and skills * Proven experience as orthopaedic operating room nurse (circulating and scrub) * Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques * Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions * In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures * Outstanding organizational ability * A great team player with excellent communication skills * Cool tempered with emotional and physical stamina * Diploma in nursing and a valid license Education / Experience: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing * Current Registered Nurse License * BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications Benefits * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance * Health Savings Account with an employer contribution * Life Insurance * PTO * 401(k) retirement plan with a company match * And more! Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force DiversityOur organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.