When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Here at Anna Jaques Hospital, our Surgical Services department consists of a six-bed Operating Room, Pre-Admissions Testing, Pre-Operative Services, Recovery Room, Surgical Daycare, Ambulatory Procedure Room (Endoscopy and minor procedure rooms), Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, the Pain Treatment Center and Central Sterile Reprocessing.
The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, sterile, and efficient surgical environment while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate care at Anna Jaques Hospital.
Are you ready to take the next step and join our caring and compassionate team?
Shift: 32 hours/week – Days
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare operating rooms by ensuring all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly sterilized and available.
- Perform preoperative patient assessments and provide education regarding surgical procedures and expectations.
- Assist surgeons and the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and monitoring patient conditions and vital signs throughout surgery.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed patient records, surgical documentation, and logs in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
Education
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) are required.
Experience
- Experience as an Operating Room RN, critical care, or perioperative nursing preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
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Proficiency in surgical services and use of procedural equipment.
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Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills with the ability to respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
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Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity procedural environment.
Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Career Development and Opportunities
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Free On-Site Parking
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Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
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Health and Wellness activities
Apply today and learn more!
Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.
Pay Range:
$35.85 – $77.82
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
