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Posted: 10-Sep-25
Location: Morristown, New Jersey
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General Nursing
1. Cleans and sets up surgical equipment in OR suite between cases in an efficient manner
utilizing the approved Infection Prevention cleaning guide and manufacturer's IFU's.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of equipment in storage areas as well.
2. Follows Policy and Procedures regarding specimen handling and blood product handling.
3. Utilizes surgical schedule and surgeon preference cards to prepare the Operating Room suite
for each surgical procedure and notifies appropriate personnel of any potential issues or
possible delays.
4. Labels and reports defective equipment promptly to clinical engineering, completes
appropriate paperwork and documents information in repair logbook for future reference.
5. Assist in lifting and transfer of patients under supervision utilizing proper transfer devices and
body alignment.
6. Restocks supplies in assigned areas of the unit, reporting par deficits to materials manager.
Cleans and checks outdates before restocking
7. Maintains a safe environment by following unit and hospital-based policies and protocols.
Practices universal precautions properly handling hazardous waste, sharps, trash,
contaminated linen, medication disposal and oxygen storage.
8. Seeks informal and formal opportunities for learning. Completes mandatories and assigned
competencies as required by their role. Recognizes one's own limitations and seeks
appropriate resources as necessary.
9. Responds promptly to requests and emergency situations. Communicates with the charge
nurse when unable to meet the needs of the unit. Demonstrates a commitment to
teamwork, fostering positive working relationships, especially in the preceptor role.
10. Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the unit, accepting assignments willingly.
11. Demonstrates independent task accomplishment as well.
12. Maintains patient and medical staff confidentiality, reporting compliance issues to
appropriate personnel when in question.
13. Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assists patients with daily activities.
14. Changes bed linens, runs errands and prepares supplies.
15. Transports patients within the facility.
16. Ensures a safe care environment for the patients and their families.
17. Performs continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.
1. High School Diploma or GED required
2. Any previous experience in a hospital setting preferred
3. BLS certification 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
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