Registered Nurse-Operating Room-Wexford Surgery Center

IntelliResume; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Wexford, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, promote patient safety, and lead in professional practice while documenting patient status and advancing lifelong learning. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity at Wexford Surgery Center.

Qualifications

• Active PA RN license or multi-state license via eNLC.
• Preferred certification in specialty area.
• CPR certification required.
• Act 34/33/73 background clearances may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan nursing care for surgical patients.
• Provide transformational leadership in a clinical practice setting.
• Delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skills.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality improvement.
• Apply nursing process to implement patient care plans.
• Assess health status and determine care needs.
• Document patient changes and notify relevant personnel.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Advocate for patients and address concerns.

Skills

Assessment & planning

Leadership

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Documentation

Lifelong learning

Education

RN licensure (PA) or eNLC

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room at Wexford Surgery Center is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse who values teamwork and patient-centered care.

Highlights

• Location: Wexford, PA


• Facility: Wexford Surgery Center


• Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Assess human responses and plan nursing care for individuals or families.


• Provide transformational leadership in a professional practice setting.


• Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs and staff skill levels.


• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care.


• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.


• Utilize the nursing process to implement patient care plans.


• Analyze health status and determine patient care needs.


• Document changes in patient condition and notify appropriate personnel.


• Demonstrate commitment to continuous lifelong learning and professional development.


• Advocate for patients and resolve patient/family concerns.

Requirements

Education

• Current State of PA RN licensure or current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

Experience

• Preferred certification in area of specialty

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR Certification required


• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate


• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate


• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and collaboration to improve health outcomes for the communities they serve.