Perioperative OR Nurse — Lead Patient-Centered Care

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in West Chester, PA provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care through application of the nursing process, adhering to policies and organizational goals.

The role requires a BSN, Pennsylvania RN license, CPR, and preferred CNOR certification; two years OR experience is preferred, with orientation and training provided. The department emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiology, and support staff.

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• Two years OR experience preferred; orientation and specialty education will be provided.
• Perioperative credit course required if no OR experience.
• Basic computer skills; ability to use email and clinical documentation screens.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate nursing care using the nursing process.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort; assesses physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being.
• Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
• Demonstrates competency in scrub and circulating roles in assigned procedures.
• Adheres to policies, aseptic technique, and universal protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Tools

EHR knowledge

Job description

Penn Medicine in West Chester, PA provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care through application of the nursing process, adhering to policies and organizational goals.

The role requires a BSN, Pennsylvania RN license, CPR, and preferred CNOR certification; two years OR experience is preferred, with orientation and training provided. The department emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiology, and support staff.