Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (OR)

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a patient-centered environment with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. There is strong interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams. We provide flexible scheduling with 8- or 10-hour shift options and variable shifts. Enjoy excellent work-life balance in a fast-paced setting where no two days are the same. A huge perk is getting to know the surgeons here and being able to request them to care for family members etc.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Associates or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• CPR Certification
• One year minimum of nursing experience and/or equivalent surgical experience

Nice To Haves

• CNOR preferred
• Operating Room circulating nurse/ASC experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of the patients and develops plan of care for the patient during their surgical intervention in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Understands and applies the principles of aseptic technique and peri-operative nursing.
• Provides complete and accurate documentation for all operative records within the electronic health record (op-time) system.
• Possesses knowledge and demonstrates the proper use, care and handling of all equipment, instruments and supplies within the operating room environment.
• Accepts accountability for clinical care of patient
• Initiates and coordinates time out and supports all patient safety initiatives.
• Participates in teaching students, orientation of new personnel and providing continuing education for OR staff.
• Attends, participates and completes all required meetings, in-services and educational programs annually.
• Assesses, recognizes, records and reports to appropriate surgical team members all signs/symptoms or changes in patient’s condition.
• Participates on committees and special assignments as needed.
• Participate in professional organizations such as AORN. Encouraged to seek certification as an operating room nurse.
• Maintains confidentiality with regards to patient/employee information.
• Supports and follows all AORN/AAMI/OSHA Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Maintains knowledge of disaster planning and can fulfill a role in specific disaster plans.
• Participates in reviewing revising the philosophies, objectives, procedure cards, policy/procedure, and job descriptions on a continual basis.
• Participates in quality control programs/ Follows Universal Precautions
• Commits to service excellence. Continually strives toward achievement of the CARING values and creating the Ideal Patient Experience.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree