Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

## About St. Mary's General Hospital

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is a community-based tertiary medical center dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care. As the only hospital in Passaic, it serves as one of the largest employers in the county with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees. The hospital offers a broad range of services including cardiovascular care and a comprehensive cancer program, while also serving as a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. St. Mary's is part of Prime Healthcare, recognized as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics.

## The Role

As a Staff Registered Nurse in Surgical Services, you'll work the evening shift in a dynamic peri-operative setting. You'll report directly to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, with indirect reporting to the House Supervisor. Your work will touch patients across the entire lifespan—from neonates and pediatrics through adolescents, adults, and older adults.

## What You'll Do

You'll deliver direct and indirect patient care using the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the operating room environment. Your role involves coordinating patient care closely with surgeons and anesthesiologists, directing and guiding OR Technicians and other personnel while upholding professional nursing standards. You'll work collaboratively across departments to ensure continuity of care, maintain efficient patient flow, and keep your unit organized and well-maintained. Performance improvement participation, attending unit meetings and in-services, and serving as a resource to your colleagues are all part of the position. You're responsible for adhering to all regulations, standards, hospital policies, and unit procedures.

## What We're Looking For

You must hold a current and valid state RN license. Several certifications are required: Current BLS (AHA) certification must be in place upon hire and maintained throughout your employment. You'll need to obtain Current ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and keep it current, along with Current PALS (AHA) certification, also required within 30 days and maintained ongoing.

Minimum of one year of previous perioperative experience is required, or you may qualify through on-the-job training. While not required, a Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification through AORN is preferred. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is also preferred but not mandatory.

## Compensation and Benefits

The current compensation range for this role is $41.24 to $53.47 per hour. Your exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hire based on your skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

St. Mary's General Hospital provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to give employees flexibility to tailor benefits to their individual needs. The Total Rewards package includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and numerous voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and employment status.

## Work Schedule

This is a full-time position working the evening shift.