Registered Nurse ASC (OR) Part Time

Heritage Valley Health System • Center Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse participates in all areas of patient care. The nurse utilizes a high-quality standard of care and nursing processes consistent with current practice and updated knowledge to collaborate with other health care disciplines, encompassing the needs of the patient and family.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing
• Current Pennsylvania licensure
• 1-2 years Operating Room, Procedure Room experience
• BLS certification
• Analytical ability to ensure procedures/operations are completed ensuring maximum nursing care/support is rendered to the patient, the operating room staff, anesthesia staff and the surgeons at all times.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients/families, surgeons and to cooperate with the other nurses and administration in the delivery of patient care.
• Emotional/mental ability to perform effectively and efficiently under daily pressure of stressful or emergency situations.
• Physical ability necessary for almost constant standing, walking, and lifting.
• High level of stamina also necessary for the frequent transportation of patients and the carrying of supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS Certification
• PALS if applicable
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

Responsibilities

• Participates in all areas of patient care.
• Utilizes a high-quality standard of care and nursing processes consistent with current practice and updated knowledge.
• Collaborates with other health care disciplines, encompassing the needs of the patient and family.
• Ensures procedures/operations are completed ensuring maximum nursing care/support is rendered to the patient, the operating room staff, anesthesia staff and the surgeons at all times.
• Communicates effectively with patients/families, surgeons and cooperates with other nurses and administration in the delivery of patient care.
• Performs effectively and efficiently under daily pressure of stressful or emergency situations.
• Provides almost constant standing, walking, and lifting.
• Maintains a high level of stamina for the frequent transportation of patients and the carrying of supplies and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level