RN-Operating Room (Full-time, Day shift) - CarePoint Health

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care to patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.  As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assess patients before surgery and alleviate their concerns
2. Gather all supplies needed for the operation
3. Keep operating room sterlized
4. Position and prepare patient on the operating table
5. Pass medical instruments or other objects/supplies to the surgeon during operation
6. Monitor patient vital signs to detect anomalies
7. Evaluate patient in post-operative phases
8. Adhere to safety standards and precautions

$5000 sign-on bonus!

Full-time, Day shift, 10-hour shift, 4 days. On-call required

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Must possess licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• Previous general, orthopedic, vascular and endoscopic surgery preferred.
• Completion of a BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association), and IV certification. 
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

A minimum of one (1) year RN experience is required to qualify for the sign-on bonus (*)

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.