RN, Operating Room, Per Diem Days New

Position Summary

To fulfill the needs of patients in a variety of age groups, their family members, and the community by performing varied Peri-Operative patient care tasks and functions during the pre-, inter-, and post-operative process and surgical experience in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements. To respond effectively to new and changing working environments. To bear the primary responsibility and accountability for the Peri-Operative nursing care that the patient receives in the Operating Room setting.

Education

Bachelor`s degree in Nursing required. Current/valid State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing. CPR certifications.

Experience

Computer and keyboard skills preferred. Medical terminology preferred. Minimum of 2 years of Medical-Surgical Nursing experience preferred..

Special Skills

Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing). CNOR Certification preferred. Completion of General Nursing Orientation, CPR Certification, IV Certification and Unit Based Orientation, which includes the appropriate age and development of the patient population served on the Unit. Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying. Ability to work cooperatively with health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively problem-solve.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.