Registered Nurse (RN) Baylor-Operating Room Holding Area

Job Title: RN Baylor

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000262697

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $69.78 - $88.38 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.

At Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, the Baylor RN assumes Charge Nurse functions as delegated by the Nurse Manager, including assessing staffing needs, organizing and delegating work assignments based on patient acuity and individual staff skill levels. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Baylor Registered Nurse, a typical day might include:

• Comply with unit and departmental scheduling guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to make effective nursing judgments including handling of crisis/emergency situations.
• Demonstrates positive guest relations by introducing self to patients and family. Provides privacy and confidentiality and exhibits tact and compassion at all times regardless of circumstances.
• Demonstrates understanding of/states blood administrative hospital procedure. Complies with blood and blood product administration policy.
• Evaluates effectiveness, interventions and revises plan of care accordingly.
• Implements the policies of the hospital and Nursing Department.
• Performs proper hand hygiene procedure as per policy, “clean in” and “clean out”.
• Provides privacy and confidentiality and exhibits tact and compassion at all times regardless of circumstances. Discusses availability of Patient Representative services, if applicable
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of complication of Pain Management Therapies and intervenes appropriately: a) PCA b) Narcotic infusions c) Epidural d) block
• Set goals and formulates appropriate multidisciplinary interventions to meet these goals.
• States proper mechanism for activating cardiac respiratory arrest. Demonstrates understanding of code cart check and procedure for replacing items on code cart.
• Transmits pertinent patient information to appropriate individuals (i.e., MD, supervisor, charge nurse, etc.)
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.
• Utilizes the nursing process with a multidisciplinary approach in the delivery of patient care.
• Performs assessment and reassessment of patients according to applicable department standards and identified tools.
• Performs a pre-operative initial assessment of patient needs, including biophysical, psychosocial, and environmental. Based on assessment formulates and revises age specific plan of care, nursing interventions and patient outcomes that are consistent with established standards of care and policies and procedures.
• Integrates psychosocial, physical, nutritional and rehabilitation needs of the patient in-patient care and discharge planning.
• Performs interventions in accordance with current policy and procedure, safety guidelines and infection control principles.
• Provides patient/family education according to the plan of care and documents same.
• Delegates and prioritizes work assignments according to the individual associate's competence and patient care needs.
• Complies with restraint policy. Documents as per policy.
• Uses an understanding of the principles of acute and chronic pain management to assess each patient’s individual needs and provide appropriate and specific treatment and care.
• Maintains complete, accurate, concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions and patient responses within tour of duty.
• Performs and documents accurate/appropriate physical assessments as indicated by patient condition.
• Provides appropriate pre and post op care and education to patients and families as per established standards of care, policies and procedures.
• Provides appropriate wound management and care and documents based upon established policies and procedures.
• Initiates or participates in performance improvement activities for the patient or department
• Maintains IV sites and monitors IV fluids. Provides IV care and documents using established policies and procedures.
• Complies with Medication Reconciliation policy
• Demonstrates proper procedure for Foley Cath use including assembly of required equipment, proper insertion and completion of chart notes.
• Transcribes MD orders accurately and administers medication in a safe and accurate manner, demonstrating knowledge of action and potential side effects.

This role might be for you if:  

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing; Hold a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ….and more!

 Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for 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 have a unique impact on 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.