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 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.

The Perioperative RN assesses outpatient needs and plans, organizes, performs and evaluates nursing activities to meet those needs. This union role is per diem; scheduled as needed, and will rotate between Pre‑Op/PACU and Post‑Op. Previous telemetry and/or PCU, ICU experience is preferred.

• Receives status report on patient from appropriate personnel.
• Receives and identifies patient.
• Performs initial nursing assessment and scoring of patient.
• Performs ongoing assessment and reports and records manifestation of patient’s condition.
• Monitors and records vital signs and reports changes.
• Observes monitoring devices and reports changes.
• Reviews medical record for postoperative orders and institutes appropriate treatments.
• Administers medications according to physician orders.
• Performs discharge scoring and prepares patient for discharge in accordance with discharge criteria.
• Provides patient education to patient and family members and documents in nursing record.
• Assists the patient with nourishment.
• Involves ancillary support services as indicated.
• Contacts patient and significant other postoperatively to evaluate progress and provide follow‑up referral as necessary.
• General assists in evaluating the quality of patient care and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Communicates with family as needed to allay patient and family concerns.
• Continually demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence through participation in meetings, committee memberships and pursuit of continuing education.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Maintains compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all medical and technical advanced equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
• Assists with orientation, in‑service programs and supervising of students.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices
  , including expanded network options
• Pre‑tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family‑friendly support : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and  membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits : accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

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.

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)

• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body;
  Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) –  of Pennsylvania

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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.