Certified Nurse Attendant CNA Cardiac Telemetry Resource Pool Days

PIH Health; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Operating Room Nurse for their outpatient surgery center. The role involves caring for patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring their safety, and assisting surgeons. The position offers a supportive work environment with no weekends, calls, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of two years previous OR experience preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania License as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the surgeon with invasive procedures.
• Monitoring the patient's condition throughout the surgical process.
• Maintaining the sterile field at all times.

Skills

Independent Work

Patient Advocacy

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Full time operating room nurse needed for busy outpatient surgery center.

• NO WEEKENDS
• NO CALL
• NO HOLIDAYS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

RN Operating Room Circulator is responsible for the nursing activities related to care of the patient experiencing an operative or other invasive procedure. The Operating Room Registered Nurse is a resource and provides guidance to non-licensed personnel. This individual can expect to care for adult patients, including the older adult through geriatric and pediatric patients from 1 month through adolescence.

• Assisting with equipment and processing of necessary tools
• Serving as a patient advocate and ensuring patient safety at all times
• Assisting the surgeon with invasive procedures
• Assisting with positioning the patient
• Monitoring the patient's condition throughout the entire surgical process and acting quickly to respond to any changes
• Maintaining the sterile field at all times
• Exhibiting skillful clinical judgment and assessment skills

Required Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years previous OR experience preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania License as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.
• CNOR preferred.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures specific to operating room nursing.
• Clinically proficient in operating room nursing skills, with knowledge of the developmental needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Required Experience

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years previous OR experience preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania License as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.
• CNOR preferred.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures specific to operating room nursing.
• Clinically proficient in operating room nursing skills, with knowledge of the developmental needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.