Registered Nurse ASC (Part-time Pre-Op/PACU)

Heritage Valley Health System • Center Township, PA

66d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and according to established nursing standards and surgery center policies and procedures, the pre-operative/recovery room nurse provides comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art care to all patients. This standard continues from admission through our 24-hour follow-up phone call.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing
• Current Pennsylvania licensure
• 1-2 years Recovery Room, Pre-Operative experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

Nice To Haves

• Certification Preop/PACU

Responsibilities

• Analytical ability necessary to make sure that procedures/operations are completed ensuring maximum nursing care/support is rendered to the patient, the operating room staff, anesthesia staff and the surgeons always.
• The 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. A high level of stamina also necessary 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