RN Operating Room, Surgical Institute (Night) Allegheny General

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Delivers professional nursing care within the perioperative arena to patients undergoing operative or other invasive procedures.

Requirements

• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• CPR certification
• Minimum one year RN experience
• Minimum one year OR RN experience

Nice To Haves

• 1st preference to employee on current night schedule on unit
• 2nd preference to employee on current unit

Responsibilities

• Coordinates use of supplies, instrumentation and equipment for pre and intraoperative care and ensures that the equipment is functioning properly.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Acts as patient advocate and documents preoperative and intraoperative care delivered in compliance with hospital, departmental and regulatory agencies.
• Monitors the surgical environment to ensure that aseptic technique is followed by the surgical team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed