RN Operating Room, Surgical Inst - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny General Hospital, part of Allegheny Health Network, seeks a perioperative nurse to deliver professional care for patients undergoing operative procedures. You will coordinate supplies and equipment for pre/intraoperative care and monitor patient status throughout the surgical journey.

The role requires PA RN licensure (or multi-state eNLC) and CPR certification, with background clearances to meet hospital and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• CPR certification is required or preferred.
• Background clearances including Act 34/33/73 and FBI fingerprints are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing procedures.
• Coordinate supplies, instrumentation and equipment for pre/intraoperative care.
• Monitor patient condition and document care before, during and after procedures.
• Ensure aseptic technique and act as patient advocate throughout the surgical experience.

Education

PA RN licensure (or multi-state eNLC)

CPR certification

Background clearances (Act 34/33/73, FBI)

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : Date Posted: 20260814 Location: Allegheny General Hospital Department: OR Surgical Inst Status: Full Time Shift: 80 hours every two weeks Rotation: Days/Nights with rotating weekends and holiday per policy Union: Yes

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:

Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), located on the North Side of Pittsburgh, is a 550+ bed hospital renowned for its advanced care across nearly every medical and surgical specialty. AGH is proud to hold Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and was the first accredited Level 1 Trauma Center in western Pennsylvania, providing 24/7 care for all types of traumatic injuries.

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This multi-hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Delivers professional nursing care within the perioperative arena to patients undergoing operative or other invasive procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates use of supplies, instrumentation and equipment for pre and intraoperative care and ensures that the equipment is functioning properly.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Acts as patient advocate and documents preoperative and intraoperative care delivered in compliance with hospital, departmental and regulatory agencies.
• Monitors the surgical environment to ensure that aseptic technique is followed by the surgical team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate CPR certification Preferred OR experience

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate CPR certification

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