Registered Nurse ASC (PRN Pre-Op/PACU)

Pre-Operative/Recovery Room Nurse

Location: Heritage Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center, 79 Wagner Road, Monaca, PA 15061 Work Hours: PRN, Monday thru Friday, daylight

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and according to established nursing standards and surgery center policies and procedures, the pre-operative/recovery room nurse provides comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art care to all patients. This standard continues from admission through our 24-hour follow-up phone call.

Required:

Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing, current Pennsylvania licensure; 1-2 years Recovery Room, Pre-Operative experience; BLS, ACLS, PALS

1. Analytical ability necessary to make sure that procedures/operations are completed ensuring maximum nursing care/support is rendered to the patient, the operating room staff, anesthesia staff and the surgeons always. 2. The interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients/families, surgeons and to cooperate with the other nurses and administration in the delivery of patient care. 3. Emotional/mental ability to perform effectively and efficiently under daily pressure of stressful or emergency situations. 4. Physical ability necessary for almost constant standing, walking, and lifting. A high level of stamina also necessary for the frequent transportation of patients and the carrying of supplies and equipment.

Preferred:

Certification Preop/PACU

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