Registered Nurse (RN) - Same Day Surgery Job at One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ

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  • One Hamilton Health Place
  • Hamilton, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: RN

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Same Day Surgery

Req #: 0000247711

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.06 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.

Job Overview :

Same day surgery nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals undergoing surgical procedures. 

Responsibilities span preoperative assessment, intraoperative assistance, and post-anesthesia care. The nurse ensures patients are safely prepared for surgery and recover appropriately before discharge on the same day. Ensuring the delivery of safe and quality patient care. Perform, adapt and safely demonstrate procedures required by patients according to policies and procedures. Administers medications accurately and safely. Documents according to policies and procedures perform, demonstrate and document technical skills specific to the nursing unit.

Qualifications :

Required:

  • ASN or Nursing diploma (Must be willing to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire date)
  • Previous RN experience
  • Must be capable of performing tasks that require dexterity, coordination, strength, flexibility, endurance, as inherent in normal assignment
  • Superior customer service and excellent communication skills

Preferred:

  • BSN preferred
  • Minimum 1-2 years experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • AHA BLS and ACLS 
  • PALS
  • Current New Jersey RN license

Scheduling Requirements:

  • 40 hours a week - Day Shift

Responsibilities

Collects, assesses and documents patient healthcare data.

Directs the patient and family and interdisciplinary team to identify a plan of care and outcomes that are realistic and measurable.

Prioritize care based upon data collected.

Documents assessment and reassessment in medical records.

Directs the coordination of patient care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner.

Applies and supports the escalation process.

Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultural groups in all patient care activities.

Documents interventions per hospital standard.

Educates the patient and family regarding health status and established plan of care.

Determines learning needs of the patient and family.

Implements an educational plan.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to modify expected outcomes.

Documents learning outcomes of patient and family; evaluates and revises education plan.

Include utilization of EHR education tools.

Evaluates the patient's progress towards expected outcomes.

Pre and Phase 2 post responsibilities as dictated by the patient's surgical procedure Involves the patient and family and interdisciplinary team in the evaluation process.

Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds to variations in patient's progress by modifying the interventions.

Reports documents and evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention.

Coordinates and directs unit activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane and caring environment.

Analyzes achievement of and contributes to unit throughput efficiencies and metrics.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift

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