Nurse RN-Surgical Services

Job Summary

Operating Room Nurse at Einstein Hospital – Level One Trauma Hospital, Full Time, Day shift (40 hours per week). Requires prior operating room experience and completion of Periop 101 preferred. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, nursing process, and individualized care planning.

• Provide safe, compassionate, and quality nursing care in the operating room.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing plans with patients and their designated care partners.
• Engage patients, families, and staff in shared decision‑making and evidence‑based practice.
• Identify learning needs and provide patient/family education that is understandable and affirming.
• Follow established nursing protocols and performance standards to minimize risk of harm.
• Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision‑making.
• Utilize data to monitor care outcomes and apply improvement methods to design and test changes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, fostering open communication and mutual respect.
• Create an inclusive environment, demonstrating problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Act as a preceptor or mentor to appropriate staff members; give and receive constructive feedback.
• Participate in hospital‑based committees, including safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in continuous professional growth and development opportunities.

• Specialized Diploma from an accredited nursing school.
• Proficiency in patient and family‑centered practice, cultural awareness, and effective communication.
• Knowledge of patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, and intervention planning.
• Experience with medication administration, prescription, and discharge planning.
• Documentation skills for health information and medical records.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current RN license in Pennsylvania (AHA) or New Jersey (RN‑PA).

• BSN or completion of BSN within 3 years of hire.
• 1 year of RN experience in an acute‑care setting.
• Previous operating room experience.
• Additional advanced degrees or certifications.

Must be able to lift and carry 40–50 lbs, push/pull beds or stretchers, perform lateral transfers, and stand/walk for extended periods. Ability to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR when required.

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