RN Operating Room, Surgical Inst- Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Delivers professional nursing care within the perioperative arena to patients undergoing operative or other invasive procedures. This role is at Allegheny General Hospital, a Level I Shock Trauma Center with state-of-the-art facilities including ICUs and a Cancer Center, and over 550 beds. Allegheny Health Network (AHN), part of Highmark Health, is a 9-hospital system committed to transforming healthcare through effective services, inclusivity, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering growth and educational opportunities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• OR experience

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees