Registered Nurse ASC (PRN Pre-Op/PACU)

Heritage Valley Health System; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Monaca, PA seeks a part-time pre-operative/recovery room nurse. This entry-level position involves providing quality care to patients under the supervision of nursing staff. Candidates should be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, possess current Pennsylvania licensure, and have 1-2 years experience. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required, with Preop/PACU certification preferred. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, along with the physical ability to perform essential duties, are necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure is necessary.
• 1–2 years Recovery Room, Pre-Operative experience preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, compassionate care to all patients.
• Ensure maximum nursing care/support is rendered to patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients/families and surgeons.
• Perform effectively under pressure in stressful situations.
• Stand, walk, and lift frequently with high stamina.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

High stamina

Education

Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing

Current Pennsylvania licensure

BLS, ACLS, PALS certification

Certification Preop/PACU (preferred)

Job description

Location: Heritage Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center, 79 Wagner Road, Monaca, PA 15061

Work Hours: PRN, Monday thru Friday, daylight

Responsibilities

• 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 from admission through our 24‑hour follow‑up phone call.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing, current Pennsylvania licensure.
• 1–2 years Recovery Room, Pre‑Operative experience.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification.
• Certification Preop/PACU (preferred).

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care