Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job responsibilities:

PACU RN:

Demonstrates competent clinical skills and performs thorough patient

assessments to ensure quality outcomes per ASPAN/AH/Facility policies and

procedures.

Provides direct patient care supporting the delivery model and team concept for

all patient populations.

Analyzes clinical situations critically, makes sound decisions, and escalates

concerns appropriately.

Maintains complete and accurate documentation according to facility standards

and policies.

Assumes responsibility for documenting nursing process components and

patient progress toward outcomes, including discharge planning.

Consistently records patient responses to medications, treatments, and

interventions in the medical record.

Demonstrates professional practice, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Prioritizes, multitasks, and problem-solves to meet changing patient and unit

needs.

Functions as a team leader, mentor, and preceptor; provides support and

guidance to staff.

Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies and resources.

Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and self.

Practices safe transfer techniques, proper body mechanics, and standard

precautions.

Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and ASPAN standards of practice.

Promotes patient satisfaction through courteous, compassionate, and timely

interactions.

Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance

with HIPAA.

Fosters a positive and healing environment consistent with organizational

values.

Serves as Charge RN at times to ensure optimal use of surgical schedules and

daily OR operations.

Identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; facilitates bay turnaround and

patient flow.

Demonstrates leadership, organization, and calm decision-making under

pressure.

Promotes effective communication between physicians, nursing staff, and the

care team.

Identifies personal knowledge and skill gaps; seeks ongoing education and

training.

Participates in meetings, reads communications to stay informed, and engages

in committees.

Contributes feedback to support continuous unit and hospital improvement.

Participates in annual evaluations by submitting accomplishments and

establishing future goals.

Utilizes clinical software effectively and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft

Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Performs additional assignments as needed to meet departmental and

organizational needs.

Job Responsibilities

PREOP/PHASE 2

Prepare patients for surgery by assessing hemodynamics, consents, history,

labs, meds, and NPO status; communicate promptly w ith physicians and OR

team to prevent delays. Provide emotional support and education to patients

and families. Postoperatively, assess readiness for discharge, transition

patients home or to rehab facilities, and deliver clear discharge instructions

using critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Demonstrates competent clinical skills and performs thorough patient assessments to

ensure quality outcomes per ASPAN/AH/Facility policies and procedures.

Provides direct patient care supporting the delivery model and team concept for all

patient populations.

Analyzes clinical situations critically, makes sound decisions, and escalates concerns

appropriately.

Maintains complete and accurate documentation according to facility standards and

policies.

Assumes responsibility for documenting nursing process components and patient

progress toward outcomes, including discharge planning.

Consistently records patient responses to medications, treatments, and interventions

in the medical record.

Demonstrates professional practice, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Prioritizes, multitasks, and problem-solves to meet changing patient and unit needs.

Functions as a team leader, mentor, and preceptor; provides support and guidance to

staff.

Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies and resources.

Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and self.

Practices safe transfer techniques, proper body mechanics, and standard precautions.

Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and ASPAN standards of practice.

Promotes patient satisfaction through courteous, compassionate, and timely

interactions.

Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with

HIPAA.

Fosters a positive and healing environment consistent with organizational values.

Serves as Charge RN to ensure optimal use of surgical schedules and daily OR

operations.

Identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; facilitates bay turnaround and patient flow.

Demonstrates leadership, organization, and calm decision-making under pressure.

Promotes effective communication between physicians, nursing staff, and the care

team.

Identifies personal knowledge and skill gaps; seeks ongoing education and training.

Participates in meetings, reads communications to stay informed, and engages in

Committees.

Contributes feedback to support continuous unit and hospital improvement.

Participates in annual evaluations by submitting accomplishments and establishing

future goals.

Utilizes clinical software effectively and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook,

PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Performs additional assignments as needed to meet departmental and organizational

needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required

Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree of Nursing preferred

All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date

License & Certifications:

Current NJ (New Jersey) Registered Nurse License required

BLS ACLS and PALS required

CAPA, CPAN, or CCRN preferred

Experience:
Minimum 2-3 years related work experience in a Pre-op, PACU, critical care or OR/ambulatory surgery center setting.

Additional job requirements:

Ability to read, write and speak English.

Flexibility in shifts according to surgery schedule and hours of operation

Float to other MMC surgical services areas as needed

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.