RN - Registered Nurse - Perioperative - Per Diem

Job Summary

We're working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we're focused on bringing our regional services that enhance every facet of life to drive total health, both inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we've built an innovative culture that allows nurses to expand their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their experience to build a rewarding, impactful career.

Job Duties

The Perioperative RN assesses outpatient needs and plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet those needs.

This role is a per diem, union position with day shifts and rotating start times between 7:00 am and 9:30 am. Scheduling will be based on unit needs.

The position involves rotating between Pre-Op/PACU and Post-Op units.

Previous telemetry, PCU, or ICU experience is preferred.

Specific

Responsibilities include:

• Receiving patient status reports from appropriate personnel.
• Identifying and assessing patients upon arrival.
• Performing initial nursing assessments and scoring.
• Monitoring ongoing patient condition and recording manifestations.
• Monitoring vital signs and reporting changes.
• Observing monitoring devices and reporting deviations.
• Reviewing medical records for postoperative orders and administering treatments accordingly.
• Administering medications as per physician orders.
• Performing discharge scoring and preparing patients for discharge based on criteria.
• Providing patient and family education, documenting in the nursing record.
• Assisting patients with nourishment and involving ancillary support as needed.
• Following up with patients postoperatively to evaluate progress and provide referrals.
• Participating in quality improvement activities and evaluating patient care quality.
• Communicating with families to address concerns.
• Engaging in professional development activities, including meetings and continuing education.
• Ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintaining safety and preventative maintenance of medical and technical equipment.
• Assisting with orientation, in-service programs, and supervising students.

Position Details

Work is performed in a clinical environment. The role requires compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Responsibilities are typical but not exhaustive.

Education
:
Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required)

Experience & Licenses
:
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; BLS certification.

Our purpose and values focus on caring, kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, promote a collaborative environment, and value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and non-discrimination.