Registered Nurse ASC (Part-time Pre-Op/PACU)

Heritage Valley Health System; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center in Monaca, PA seeks a qualified Pre-Operative/Recovery Room Nurse to join our team. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, you will provide comprehensive perioperative care from admission through our 24-hour follow-up call, adhering to nursing standards and center policies.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, holds current Pennsylvania licensure, and has 1-2 years of Recovery Room or Pre-Operative experience

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure.
• 1–2 years Recovery Room or Pre-Operative experience; BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative care in the pre-operative and recovery areas from admission through a 24‑hour follow‑up call.
• Work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and adhere to established nursing standards and center policies.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Emotional/mental resilience

Physical ability

Education

Pennsylvania RN licensure

Job description

Location: Heritage Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center, 79 Wagner Road, Monaca, PA 15061
Work Hours: Monday thru Friday, daylight; 2-3 days per week/ 40 hours per pay
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and according to established nursing standards and surgery center policies and procedures, the pre-operative/recovery room nurse provides comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art care to all patients. This standard continues from admission through our 24-hour follow-up phone call.

Required

Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing, current Pennsylvania licensure; 1-2 years Recovery Room, Pre-Operative experience; BLS, ACLS, PALS

• Analytical ability necessary to make sure that procedures/operations are completed ensuring maximum nursing care/support is rendered to the patient, the operating room staff, anesthesia staff and the surgeons always.
• The interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients/families, surgeons and to cooperate with the other nurses and administration in the delivery of patient care.
• Emotional/mental ability to perform effectively and efficiently under daily pressure of stressful or emergency situations.
• Physical ability necessary for almost constant standing, walking, and lifting. A high level of stamina also necessary for the frequent transportation of patients and the carrying of supplies and equipment.

Preferred Certification Preop/PACU