Operating Room Manager Jobs in Hempstead, NY (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department: Operating Room

Job Reference Number:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Salary Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Salary Transparency:

This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey.

The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Position Summary:

Our organization is in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join the Operating Room team at the Morris Cancer Center.

The OR RN is responsible for delivering thorough patient care throughout the perioperative phase. This includes ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures, preparing the operating room, managing surgical instruments, and collaborating with the surgical team. The OR RN will be part of a multidisciplinary team, adhering to the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and professional ethics.

As an Operating Room Nurse, your daily responsibilities may include:

• Scrubbing in and circulating across various OR specialties, including Robotics, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Transplant, Neurology, Thoracic, Trauma, Cardiac, Vascular, ENT/Head and Neck, GYN, Urology, and Bariatrics.
• Engaging in complex surgeries utilizing cutting-edge technology in our advanced surgical suites.
• Acting as a vital member of the perioperative team and advocating for patients receiving anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team to uphold professional nursing standards in the perioperative environment.
• Participating in shared clinical decision-making processes.

This position is ideal for you if:

• You are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient care experience.
• You prioritize delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
• You are committed to continuous learning and maintaining high clinical standards.
• You are enthusiastic about leveraging new technologies and clinical advancements to enhance care.
• You thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• You treat everyone with kindness and respect, adhering to ethical practices.

Qualifications:

Mandatory:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
• Possession of an active RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Applicants should have at least an ASN degree and prior operating room experience or completion of a perioperative 101 course.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or completion within 5 years of hire.
• CNOR - Certified Perioperative Nurse certification.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.

Scheduling Details:

• Evening shift, 40 hours per week, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care within the framework established by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to ethical practice as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The RN guarantees safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles while being aware of their own knowledge and experience, and takes responsibility for enhancing their own and others' knowledge within the patient care team.
• The RN is accountable for reporting safety concerns, such as hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• The RN must be knowledgeable about the patient demographics served.
• The RN supervises and directs task delegation to appropriate team members and collaborates with other healthcare providers.
• The RN consistently sets and assesses priorities through appropriate interventions aimed at measurable outcomes for improvement.
• The RN functions as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager, utilizing the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and tailor the care plan to meet specific patient needs.

Benefits and Advantages:

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a wide range of benefits and resources to support the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Wellness Initiatives
• Optional Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with Partners such as local sports teams and service providers!

Why Choose Us?

Our organization stands as a leading healthcare provider, committed to delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity, while ensuring an exceptional work environment for every team member. We value the opportunity to foster healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As the foremost academic health system in New Jersey, we are dedicated to advancing innovative approaches in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

We strive to make a significant impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of New Jersey residents, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or enhancing community health through local initiatives and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer