RN - Registered Nurse Ambulatory Surgery - Operating Room
About The Position
Geisinger is dedicated to creating a national model for improving health by providing services that enhance every aspect of life. The organization fosters an innovative culture that supports nurses' professional growth, skill development, and practice advancement through quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling them to build impactful and lasting careers. The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. This involves assisting with patient preparation and circulating during various surgeries. This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours weekly, typically during day shifts. Geisinger, founded over a century ago by Abigail Geisinger, serves more than 1 million people and comprises nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and over 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger significantly contributes to Pennsylvania's economy.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience
- Previous OR experience
Responsibilities
- Coordinates room schedule and arrival of the patient in the Surgical Suite.
- Communicates with family representatives to allay concerns.
- Directs and coordinates nursing activities within assigned operating room.
- Supervises and assists operative teams in aseptic technique.
- Follows surgical procedures to anticipate needs of surgeon.
- Observes, interprets, documents and reports signs indicative of changes in patient's condition when patient receives local anesthesia.
- Supervises ancillary personnel.
- Maintains compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all medicine and technical advanced equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
- Cleans, sterilizes and prepares instruments, as needed, according to established protocols to ensure required levels of asepsis and availability.
- Provide for accurate care and handling of specimens and cultures.
- Assures proper handling of contaminated material.
- Counts sponges, needles and instruments, per policy.
- Assists in the cleaning and preparation of the OR between procedures.
- Actively participates in the development and maintenance of an effective quality improvement program.
- Safeguards patient from dangers and hazards.
- Operates sterilizers as necessary.
- Maintains compliance with the system policies and procedures, all nursing standards of care and practice, to include all regulatory agency requirements
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
- Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
