OR RN- Full-Time Days

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is seeking a qualified nurse to provide top-tier nursing care through the application of the nursing process. The position involves working closely with surgical patients, planning, and executing care in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a current Pennsylvania RN License. Preferred qualifications include at least two years of Operating Room experience and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Two years of Operating Room experience is preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania RN License and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients.
• Evaluate nursing interventions and patient progress.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Medication administration

Infection control practices

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current Pennsylvania RN License

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

General Summary Statement

Provides comprehensive, quality nursing care through application of the nursing process. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Provides age appropriate care for the population served. Gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, medication administration, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient.
• Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.
• Ensures attention to patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional well being.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment skills (Includes initial and ongoing assessments).
• Performs pain assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient’s needs for comfort.
• Plans clinical care based on patient’s needs and uses available resources.
• Performs clinical care in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and takes appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of care.
• Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and takes appropriate action, e.g. Patient emergencies, changes in OR schedule and assignment changes.
• Adheres to the 5 rights of medication administration and uses the Medication Administration Check (MAK) system per policy and procedure.
• Follows Universal Protocol for patient identification and surgical site identification.
• Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.
• Adheres to aseptic technique.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of Operating room patients.
• Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, medications, and clinical information.
• Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift.
• Assesses the Surgical patient, plans and initiates care and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions.
• Performs clinical care in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of the patient’s surgical experience.
• Demonstrates competency to perform both scrub and circulating role in assigned surgical procedures.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving patients, equipment or lifting trays.

Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.

Two years OR experience is preferred. Training and specialty specific education programs are provided during orientation and must be successfully completed as scheduled.

Perioperative credit course is required for anyone with no OR experience.

Basic computer skills: keyboard and mouse use; ability to complete data entry on clinical documentation screens; use of email and internet; completion of on-the-job training for CCH computer programs; ability to practice critical thinking and organizational skills; ability to understand English.

Licensure and Certification

Current Pennsylvania RN License.

CPR certification required.

Certification in clinical specialty (CNOR) is preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.