Operating Room Nurse-Ambulatory Surgery Center

If you're looking to be on a team that delivers high-quality patient care in a compassionate, collaborative and dynamic practice, keep reading further to learn more about this exciting opportunity in our brand-new Ambulatory Surgery Center.

The Operating Room (OR) Nurse is responsible and accountable for the delivery and documentation of patient care during the intra-operative period in our new, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center. In this role, you will be partnering with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical staff to ensure safe, high-quality orthopaedic surgical outcomes.

• Admit and prepare patients for surgery; verify charts, pre-op workload, and physician orders are complete prior to each case.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intra-operative patient care; use clinical judgment appropriate to patient age, size, and medical condition.
• Administer medications and IV solutions safely; initiate or assist with emergency measures for cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or shock.
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely documentation in the medical record and patient care plan throughout the surgical episode.
• Operate and maintain specialized operating room (OR) equipment safely; monitor surgical suite temperature, humidity, and infection control compliance.
• Utilize supplies and materials cost-effectively; monitor inventory levels and participate in economical use of medications and equipment.
• Coordinate patient discharge; communicate pertinent observations to physicians, charge nurse, or director as appropriate
• Support orientation of new staff, attend departmental meetings and in-services, and maintain credentials through continuing education.
• Uphold a safe, respectful environment for patients, families, and co-workers; maintain effective rapport with all care team members.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; current Registered Nurse license for the State of New Jersey required
• Current ACLS/BCLS certification required (may be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Peri-operative or surgical suite nursing experience; orthopaedic or ambulatory surgery center experience a plus
• Knowledge of peri-operative standards of practice, infection control, universal precautions, and surgical suite safety principles
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and ability to respond decisively in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Ability to regularly lift up to 20 lbs and frequently lift up to 50 lbs; ability to stand and work for extended periods

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 30 physicians, including 20 Orthopaedic surgeons, across 7 office locations, POA operates as an outcome-focused orthopaedic practice that combines extraordinary talent, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge tools with compassionate service. As part of New Jersey's largest independent orthopaedic group practice, POA physicians work collaboratively to provide personalized, patient-centered care while maintaining the values and autonomy of the private practice model.

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is built on a foundation of compassion, patient focus, quality, collaboration, honesty, and excellence. We are a community where every team member is expected to embody these values in daily work by holding themselves and colleagues accountable to high standards. We foster a culture of continuous improvement where feedback is welcomed, mistakes become learning opportunities, and successes are celebrated together.

As a member of our team, you'll be expected to contribute ideas, mentor new colleagues, and actively participate in creating an environment…