Registered Nurse, Full Time, Days, Pre-op/PACU, Atlantic Health Morristown Ambulatory Surgery Center

About the role

Prepare patients for surgery by assessing hemodynamics, consents, history, labs, meds, and NPO status; communicate promptly with physicians and OR team to prevent delays. Provide emotional support and education to patients and families. Postoperatively, assess readiness for discharge, transition patients home or to rehab facilities, and deliver clear discharge instructions using critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with other healthcare professionals to treat patients undergoing ambulatory surgery and other procedures including but not limited to; Colonoscopies, Ortho sports and minor trauma, Ortho hand, GYN, Laparoscopic, Plastics, Urology, General, Rectal, Podiatry, Pediatrics.
  • Monitor and recover patients, administer medications, keep records, consult with healthcare providers, educate patients.
• PACU RN: Demonstrate competent clinical skills, perform thorough patient assessments, document nursing process components, prioritize tasks, resolve scheduling conflicts, facilitate patient flow, promote effective communication, identify knowledge gaps, seek ongoing education, participate in meetings, contribute feedback, submit accomplishments, establish future goals, utilize clinical software, demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree of Nursing preferred.
• All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date.
• Current NJ (New Jersey) Registered Nurse License required.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• PALS preferred.
• CAPA, CPAN, or CCRN preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years related work experience in a Pre-op, PACU, critical care or OR/ambulatory surgery center setting.

Skills

• Demonstrate competent clinical skills.
• Analyze clinical situations critically.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Document nursing process components and patient progress.
• Practice safe transfer techniques, proper body mechanics, and standard precautions.
• Respect patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and the care team.
• Identify personal knowledge and skill gaps and seek ongoing education.
• Utilize clinical software effectively.
• Participate in meetings and committees.
• Contribute feedback to support continuous unit and hospital improvement.
• Submit accomplishments and establish future goals.
• Utilize Microsoft Office proficiently.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members), life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability (with options to supplement), 403(b) retirement plan: employer match, additional non-elective contribution, PTO & paid sick leave, tuition assistance, advancement & academic advising, parental, adoption, surrogacy leave, backup and on-site childcare, well-being rewards, employee assistance program (EAP), fertility benefits, healthy pregnancy program, flexible spending & commuter accounts, pet, home & auto, identity theft and legal insurance.

Pay

Hourly wage or salary (or a range) will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Schedule

Flexibility in shifts according to surgery schedule and hours of operation.