Registered Nurse- ASC OR - PRN

OSS Health; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits

Disability & life insurance

Group life & disability

Paid time off

401(k) & profit sharing

Career advancement

Job summary

OSS Health announces the opening of a new Ambulatory Surgery Center in Enola, PA. The RN will plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care for surgical patients, ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical experience and supporting OSS Orthopaedic Hospital's philosophy of excellence and teamwork.

The role requires OR experience, PA nursing licensure, BLS (ACLS preferred), and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification or ability to achieve within one year.
• Previous experience in the OR arena required.
• Able to plan and organize work.
• Physically and emotionally capable; manual dexterity a must.
• Computer literacy a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper techniques and practices per accepted standards.
• Supervises room personnel and directs or assists as needed.
• Performs scrub duties and maintains surgical field.
• Assists surgeon by passing instruments during operations.
• Maintains surgical counts and aseptic technique.
• Transports and positions patients as needed.
• Performs circulating duties efficiently and supports team.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

RN degree

Job description

Join our Team at OSS Health’s New Ambulatory Surgery Center!

We’reexcited to announce the opening of our brand-new, surgery center in Enola, PA. Our center is designed with a patient-first approach, and a collaborative environment where every team member plays an essential role in delivering exceptional care.

As part of our team, you’llhave the opportunity to help contribute to innovative best practices, and grow with an organization committed to excellence, compassion, and teamwork. We’reseeking dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about patient care and excited to be part of something new.

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN is responsible for the planning, executing, directing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient. The RN will assist in meeting the surgical patient’s needs by utilizing the nursing process and ensuring continuity of care during the surgical experience. Will support the philosophy and goals of OSS Orthopaedic Hospital.

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Thursday - 630am - 5pm as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice.

• Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary.

• Performs scrub duties as necessary and/or to keep current with skills.

• Sets up and maintains the surgical field

• Assists the surgeon by passing instruments during operations.

• Provides all indicated surgical counts.

• Anticipates needs of operative team and delivers necessary instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently.

• Demonstrates knowledge of accurate methods of sterilization and maintains an aseptic controlled environment.

• Transports patients and assists with transferring patients from stretcher to table and vice versa.

• Assists with lifting and positioning patient.

• Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and speed.

• Supervises and assists scrub nurse as necessary.

• Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to proper position according to standard policies.

• Has all supplies and equipment in room and provides to team as necessary.

• Opens all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique.

• Assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed to ensure good patient care.

• Maintains count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to current policy.

• Observes patient for changes in condition.

• Reviews surgeon’s preference cards for desired medications and verifies same with surgeon.

• Ensures all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures.

• Identifies and records patient’s response to medication when necessary.

• Cares for specimens and cultures as directed by policy and procedure.

• Provides orderly progression of schedule by sending for following patients at proper times and notifying charge personnel of any changes.

• Provides report to PACU nurse concerning patient’s condition and pertinent information for the safe continuance of care.

• Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.

• Will participate in on-call rotation as required.

• Reports unusual occurrences to the manager or designee.

• Contributes to the efficient and productive operations of the Operating Room.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania and familiar with the Pennsylvania State Nurse Practice Act.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• BLS certification.

• ACLS certification or ability to achieve within one year.

• Previous experience in the OR arena required.

• Able to effectively and efficiently make use of time and resources.

• Must be able to plan and organize work.

• Physically and emotionally capable of performing position responsibilities. Manual dexterity a must.

• Computer literacy a must

• Have professional and effective communication skills and be able to promote effective communication at all levels.

• Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision available on the first day of employment
• Disability, and Life Insurance within90 days
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan andprofit sharing
• Career Advancement Opportunities