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Posted: 20-Jan-26
Location: Morristown, New Jersey
Categories:
General Nursing
OPERATING ROOM PERIOPERATIVE NURSE SUPERVISOR-PUGO
JOB PURPOSE:
Leadership position to include clinical, supervisor, and administrative duties relevant to surgical operations. The Perioperative Nurse Supervisor must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of clinical and technical aspects of procedures performed in the Operating Room. The Perioperative Nurse Supervisor is responsible for functioning in the role of team/patient facilitator. Assists with orientation, training, and education of personnel. Acts as a liaison between surgeons, management, and team members to facilitate.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Serves in a leadership role, collaborating and coordinating patient care activities in the Operating Room
2. Acts as a liaison between physicians and leadership team with pertinent and ongoing communication.
3. Collaborates with Anesthesia, Surgical Access Unit/Pre-Op, and Post Anesthesia Unit Staff to promote effective patient flow throughout the perioperative department.
4. Facilitates the daily Operating Room schedule and the coordination of service line resources.
5. Assumes the Charge RN as assigned.
6. Direct, supervise and assign staff with an awareness of skill level.
7. Promotes a safe environment initiates appropriate action in emergency situations, demonstrates awareness and control of hazards which may endanger patients, visitors, and employees, identifies environmental concerns by participating on unit rounds.
8. Ensures adherence to appropriate regulatory standards and the AHS Policies and Procedures
9. Performs all aspects of clinical patient care as assigned.
10. Coordinates with schedulers, vendors and SPD to ensure appropriate instruments and supply are available to support surgical cases.
11. Responsible and accountable for participation in quality and performance improvement activities; departmental and organizational goals to improve patient outcomes.
12. Utilizes literature, research and evidence-based practice to improve patient care and nursing practice keeping specialty team members up to date with education and in-service opportunities.
13. Demonstrate and embrace the PRIDE core values (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, and Extraordinary Care) in every aspect of the job.
14. Actively promotes and participates in unit-based Shared Governance initiatives.
15. Maintains professional competency by participating in continuing education and appropriate learning experiences both internal and external.
16. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
17. Assist the Nurse Manager or designee in achieving an environment of excellence in clinical safety, quality, and service. Reports safety events in real time.
18. On call responsibilities as necessary
The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to change.
1. BSN degree required
2. Valid NJ RN license required
3. CNOR Certification preferred
4. 3+ years Operating Room experience required
5. BLS required
At Atlantic Health System, 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 20,000 team members. Headquartered 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:
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
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:
- 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
- Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
- 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
- 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
- Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
- Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
- One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
- Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
- NJ Sustainable Business
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 System 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 System, 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.
