Registered Nurse (RN), Main Operating Room, Full-Time (Rotating Shifts)

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Main Operating Room, emphasizing individualized patient care and collaboration within a healthcare team. Ideal candidates will hold a BSN and RN licensure, and be ready to work flexible shifts including on-call duties, contributing to an environment focused on professional growth and quality care.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• RN licensure issued by PA or temporary permit with NCLEX within 60 days.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; BSN required for Magnet positions.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Perform assessments and adapt care plans based on patient progress.
• Lead and communicate standards of care and educate patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Care Planning

Communication

Professionalism

Team Collaboration

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Main Operating Room, Full-Time (Rotating Shifts)

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Working at this leading academic medical center involves collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, our employees make breakthroughs, heal hearts, deliver hopeful news, and provide comfort. Are you ready to live your life's work?

Job Description

Location: Lancaster, PA

Hours: Full-time Circulating RN in the Main Operating Room with flexible shifts (8, 10, or 12 hours). Includes on-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time, some evening or night shifts, and rotation every third weekend. One summer and one winter holiday required.

Position Summary: As a Clinical Nurse 1, provide direct patient care, demonstrate safe practice, and seek guidance to develop skills. Work closely with the healthcare team to coordinate care, focusing on individualized, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive care. Complete all competencies and aim to advance to Clinical Nurse 2 within 18 months.

Essential Functions:

• Incorporate Lancaster General Health mission, vision, and values into patient care.
• Perform assessments, evaluate progress, and adapt care plans accordingly.
• Analyze data, formulate age-appropriate care plans, and implement care while coordinating across disciplines.
• Lead and communicate standards of care, support team members, and promote professionalism.
• Educate patients, utilize technology, and consider safety and cost in care delivery.

Secondary Functions:

• Manage changing situations, participate in process improvements, and complete mandatory education.
• Maintain a safe environment, seek professional growth, and provide supervision and mentorship.
• Participate in on-call duties and other assigned tasks.

Job Requirements:

• RN licensure issued by PA or temporary permit with NCLEX within 60 days.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; BSN required for Magnet positions.
• Complete Nurse Residency Program.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire; RNC-OB or C-EFRM within 3 years if applicable.
• Good standing with Medicare/Medicaid and other insurance programs.

Physical Environment: Exposure to biohazards, bloodborne pathogens, and radioactive agents.

Note: This description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned, and all functions must be performed safely.

We support our employees’ health and professional growth through comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance. Penn Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.