RN - Registered Nurse - Pre/Post Surgery/Endoscopy - Ambulatory Surgery - Per Diem

Geisinger; Port Matilda (Centre County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery RN for per diem coverage at our Port Matilda facility. The role supports patient preparation and serves as circulating nurse for various ambulatory procedures. Shifts start between 6:15 a.m.

and 8:00 a.m., with preference for same-day surgery experience. Responsibilities include coordinating room schedules, assisting the surgical team with aseptic technique, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires valid RN license and current state-specific nursing license.
• Same day surgery experience preferred.
• Per diem role with shifts starting between 6:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
• Provides care and circulates for surgical patients in ambulatory settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates room schedule and patient arrival in the Surgical Suite.
• Communicates with family representatives to address concerns.
• Directs and coordinates nursing activities within the operating room.
• Assists operative teams with aseptic technique.
• Monitors patient status and reports changes during local anesthesia.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and maintains asepsis.

Skills

OR Circulation

Perioperative Care

Aseptic Technique

Patient Communication

Team Coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

The Ambulatory Surgery RN provides care to patients undergoing surgery by assisting with patient preparation and by circulating for various surgical procedures.

This role is per diem, scheduled as needed, with start times between 6:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Same day surgery experience is preferred.

Job Duties :

• Coordinates room schedule and arrival of the patient in the Surgical Suite.
• Communicates with family representatives to allay concerns.
• Directs and coordinates nursing activities within assigned operating room.
• Supervises and assists operative teams in aseptic technique.
• Follows surgical procedures to anticipate needs of surgeon.
• Observes, interprets, documents and reports signs indicative of changes in patient's condition when patient receives local anesthesia.
• Supervises ancillary personnel.
• Maintains compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all medicine and technical advanced equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
• Cleans, sterilizes and prepares instruments, as needed, according to established protocols to ensure required levels of asepsis and availability.
• Provide for accurate care and handling of specimens and cultures.
• Assures proper handling of contaminated material.
• Counts sponges, needles and instruments, per policy.
• Assists in the cleaning and preparation of the OR between procedures.
• Actively participates in the development and maintenance of an effective quality improvement program.
• Safeguards patient from dangers and hazards.
• Operates sterilizers as necessary.
• Maintains compliance with the system policies and procedures, all nursing standards of care and practice, to include all regulatory agency requirements

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.