Pre-Op / PACU - Registered Nurse
The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania•Lower Allen Township, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Orthopedic Surgery Center in Camp Hill, PA, is seeking experienced Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurses (RN). The Pre-Op / PACU RN will coordinate and provide patient care to adult and pediatric patients, in accordance with established and accepted standards of care, policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and accepted accreditation standards. The Pre-Op / PACU RN will promote a positive reflection of the center to physicians, patients, and visitors.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years’ experience in the surgical suite setting
- Active, unrestricted license in the state of Pennsylvania
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- Ability to work independently as well as function within a team
- Ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct pre/post-operative care of the patient
- Good public relation skills
- Ability to handle stress
Nice To Haves
- Critical care experience preferred
- ER experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient’s admission and pre-operative care; holistic preparation for surgery, considering all needs, including pre-operative education, escort/family members, psychosocial needs, utilizing preference cards, and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.
- Coordinates pre-operative lab work required for individual patients, documenting and reporting pertinent results.
- Responsible for the patient’s post-operative care and stabilization; holistic preparation for return to the home environment, considering all needs, including post-discharge care, escort/family members, educational and psychosocial needs, utilizing preference cards and acting under established protocols, practices, and standing orders.
- Safe discharge of the patient, giving holistic and thorough discharge education.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan
- Cell-Phone Discounts
- Casual Day on Fridays!
- Company events for employees and families
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
