Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

Lower Bucks Hospital; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support perioperative care. Per Diem, Days shift.

You will assess patients, coordinate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensure safe, quality nursing in the operating room. Candidates must hold an active RN license in Pennsylvania, maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certificates, and have perioperative experience or on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certificate current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current (preferred).
• Minimum of one year perioperative experience or on the job training
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly accountable for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting.
• Coordinate care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist; guide OR staff to maintain standards.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and unit meetings; ensure quality patient care and efficient flow.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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