Endoscopy - Ambulatory Surgery - Per Diem

Geisinger•State College, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. The Ambulatory Surgery RN provides care to patients undergoing surgery by assisting with patient preparation and by circulating for various surgical procedures. This role is per diem, scheduled as needed, with start times between 6:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Same day surgery experience is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
Basic Life Support Certification
Clinical Skills
Communication
Computer Literacy
Health Information Documentation
Interpersonal Communication
Patient Assessment And Care
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Same day surgery experience is preferred.
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

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.