Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (OR)

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

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About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for its operating room. The RN assesses patients and develops plans of care during surgical interventions, applies aseptic technique and perioperative nursing principles, and accepts accountability for patients’ clinical care. The role includes accurate documentation in the electronic health record, appropriate handling of operating-room equipment and supplies, coordination of time-outs, and support for patient-safety initiatives.

The RN collaborates with the surgical team, reports changes in patients’ conditions, contributes to staff and student education, participates in meetings, quality programs, committees, and policy review, and follows applicable AORN, AAMI, OSHA, and Universal Precautions standards. The position offers variable 8- or 10-hour shifts, with rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities. The operating-room team describes its environment as patient-centered, with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

• Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• CPR certification.
• At least one year of nursing experience and/or equivalent surgical experience.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR certification.
• Operating-room circulating nurse or ambulatory surgery center experience.
• Participation in professional organizations such as AORN; operating-room nursing certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs and develop plans of care during surgical interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and perioperative nursing.
• Complete accurate operative documentation in the electronic health record (op-time) system.
• Use, care for, and handle operating-room equipment, instruments, and supplies properly.
• Accept accountability for patients’ clinical care.
• Initiate and coordinate time-outs and support patient-safety initiatives.
• Teach students, orient new personnel, and provide continuing education for operating-room staff.
• Attend and participate in required meetings, in-services, and annual educational programs.
• Assess, recognize, record, and report signs, symptoms, or changes in patients’ conditions to appropriate surgical team members.
• Participate in committees and special assignments as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Follow AORN, AAMI, and OSHA standards and recommended practices.
• Maintain knowledge of disaster planning and fulfill a role in designated disaster plans.
• Participate in continual review and revision of philosophies, objectives, procedure cards, policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Participate in quality-control programs and follow Universal Precautions.
• Commit to service excellence and work toward the CARING values and the Ideal Patient Experience.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree