Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room | Part-Time

Wills Eye Hospital•Philadelphia, PA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Wills Eye Hospital is hiring an Operating Room Staff Nurse in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you’ll maintain the proficiency of the surgeons' needs, techniques, and requirements at all times in the scrub or circulating role. This is a Part-Time, 24 hours per week opportunity for someone who wants to make a direct impact on patient safety and surgical care. You’ll support patients, providers, and clinical teams while helping deliver high-quality ophthalmic care. You’ll manage patient care coordination, surgical workflow, and clinical support throughout the perioperative process, and contribute to a positive patient experience. You’ll be successful if you consistently deliver safe, compassionate, and detail-driven patient care.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
Active PA State Nursing License required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
One (1) year of clinical experience required.
Detail oriented, adaptable, and committed to safe, high quality patient care.
Enjoys working as part of a team, communicating clearly, and supporting both patients and providers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Three (3) years of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains the proficiency of the surgeons' needs, techniques, and requirements at all times in the scrub or circulating role.
Adheres to strict Universal Precautions and Blood-borne Pathogens protocols.
Supports anesthesia, maintains patent patient airways, including adult and pediatric patients.
Assesses the learning needs of patients/significant other(s), and has knowledge of normal growth and development stages.
Cares for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies.
Administers drugs and responds to drug-related complications in a timely and safe manner.
Manages patient care coordination, surgical workflow, and clinical support throughout the perioperative process.
Contributes to a positive patient experience.