PRN Perioperative RN (70947)

Fixbones; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Perioperative Registered Nurses to join their team at the North Pointe Surgery Center. In this dynamic role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the operating room and other perioperative services. You will be responsible for assessing patients, implementing individualized care plans, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes. If you are passionate about nursing and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current registered nurse licensure in Pennsylvania is required.
• Two years perioperative service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.
• Documents nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Computer Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Education

2 Year Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Headquarters North Pointe - LANCASTER, PA

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Summary/Objective:

North Pointe Surgery Center Lancaster & Lebanon, PA Locations and is seeking PRN Perioperative Registered Nurses to add to their Pre/Post/PACU (PPP) team and be available to help cover shifts.The PPP RN for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations.

Responsibilities:

1. Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
2. Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.
3. Develops an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.
4. Implements the plan of care by:
   1. protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources and extraneous objects;
   2. performing accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items;
   3. performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level;
   4. managing the patient’s specimens in the appropriate manner;
   5. communicating the patient’s current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care;
   6. administering medications safely and correctly;
   7. performing interventions to maintain the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels;
   8. performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels;
   9. performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period;
   10. performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection;
   11. assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person;
   12. providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure;
   13. actively involving the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process;
   14. protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy;
   15. providing culturally and age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and
   16. providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting.
5. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.
6. Transfers care as appropriate.
7. Delegates tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.
8. Documents nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly.
9. Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
10. Participates in quality review and performance improvement projects.
11. Maintains required competencies.
12. Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
13. Other duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current registered nurse licensure in State of Pennsylvania is required.
• Basic Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 2 years of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years perioperative service experience or related healthcare experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare or related field is preferred.
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR); Orthopedic Nurse Certified (ONC); or other related nursing certification preferred.

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