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

Geisinger; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery RN in Pennsylvania to provide perioperative care in the Surgical Suite on a per diem basis. The shift starts early, between 6:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and same-day surgery experience is preferred.

You will coordinate room schedules, assist the surgeon, uphold aseptic technique, and guide nursing teams to ensure patient safety and smooth procedure flow. A focus on quality improvement and patient advocacy is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing is required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or current.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate room schedule and patient arrival in the Surgical Suite.
• Communicate with family representatives to address concerns.
• Direct and coordinate nursing activities in the operating room.
• Assist operative teams with aseptic technique and preparations.
• Follow procedures and anticipate surgeon's needs during surgery.
• Document patient status and changes accurately in the chart.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Health Information Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Assessment And Care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Job description

Job Summary

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties

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.

• 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.

Position Details

• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
• Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania

• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Health Information Documentation
• Interpersonal Communication
• Patient Assessment And Care
• Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.