Operating Room Nurse 3 days a week-3 yrs. exp. required

Qualifications

Degree from accredited nursing program

License as registered nurse in the state the facility is located (PA)

Minimum of three years work experience as an Operating Room Nurse

Occupational Exposure

Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

Responsibilities

Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status

Formulates a goal directed plan of care, which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes

Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled consistent manner in reaching the desired patient outcomes through nursing processes

Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available center resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies

Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events

Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of medical/surgical patient care, pain assessment and actions of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues and all emergency equipment

Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making

Performs documentation duties on the floor and in the patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise

Works as part of a team in delivering patient care

Maintains CPR/ACLS certification

Attends all mandatory in services and participates in staff meetings

Remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches

Treats all patients equally adopting the centers Patient Rights policy

Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner

Willingness to assist with other duties when asked

To act as patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the healthcare team and supporting the philosophy, objectives and goals of the facility. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• You must have 3 years of Operating Room RN experience to apply. How many years of OR RN experience do you have?

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person