Registered Nurse

NEI Ambulatory Surgery Center•Scranton, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) performs a competent level of nursing care using the nursing process and applies clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards for the specific clinical area. The RN advocates for patients and demonstrates strong communication and critical-thinking skills. The Peri-Operative Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care across the surgical continuum in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), including pre-operative, intra-operative circulating, and post-anesthesia (PACU) phases, in accordance with AORN, ASPAN, and applicable regulatory standards.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in an operating room setting.
Active RN license required by the state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Valid BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required upon employment. Certifications must be through the American Heart Association; online certification is not acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Operating room experience in ophthalmology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments; verify consents, history and physicals, and orders; and complete time-out procedures according to policy.
Function as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures, coordinating room activities and anticipating surgeon and anesthesia needs.
Prepare and administer medications safely and accurately according to established standards and physician orders.
Collaborate with anesthesia during induction and emergencies, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition or emergencies.
Provide PACU care, including airway management, vital-sign monitoring, pain control, and recovery from anesthesia.
Ensure accurate and complete documentation throughout all phases of care.
Communicate effective hand-off reports during transitions between pre-op, the OR, and PACU.
Use appropriate body mechanics and follow safety protocols to promote patient and staff safety.
Perform nursing duties as assigned.