Perioperative Care RN (Registered Nurse)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wills Eye Hospital, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in the treatment of eye disease. Established in 1832 as the America's first eye hospital, we are one of the world's premier eye care facilities and the #2 best hospital in the nation for ophthalmology as ranked by U.News & World Report.
Our clinical expertise, state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and advanced surgical capabilities make Wills Eye a worldwide referral center where more than 250,000 patients are treated annually. From common eye problems to rare sight-threatening diseases, Wills Eye provides general eye care and comprehensive ophthalmic specialty services that attract patients throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area, across the country and around the world.
Today, we continue to shape the science and medicine of ophthalmology, thanks to our talented, skilled physicians and staff who are dedicated to improving and preserving sight.

About the Network
For well over a century, the Wills Eye name has meant outstanding, quality healthcare. The Wills Eye Surgical Network extends this expertise and dedication to a group of multi-specialty, same-day surgery centers in convenient locations throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan region. From the moment you enter our state-of-the-art facilities and meet our friendly, caring staff, you'll know you and your doctor have made the right choice. Same-day surgery is all we do at the Wills Surgery Centers. Our facilities, equipment, and specially trained staff make it as safe, comfortable, and efficient as possible.
The Wills Eye Surgery Center in Plymouth Meeting opened in September 1996 and serves the largest geographical area of any of the Wills Eye Surgery Centers in Pennsylvania. The marvelous support staff has coordinated the transport of patients from as far south as Lower Delaware County and as far west as Reading. More than 3,500 procedures have been performed at the Wills Eye Surgery Center in Plymouth Meeting, which is fully licensed by the State of Pennsylvania, AAAHC accredited, and Medicare certified.
Wills Eye Surgery Center - Plymouth Meeting
625 Ridge Pike, Building B
Per Diem

This position provides direct care to patients who may range in age from infancy to the elderly and demonstrates safe practice within the scope of clinical judgement and decision-making, nurse-patient/family relationship, and clinical leadership. The OR Staff Nurse demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age appropriate considerations of assigned patients, while complying with all regulatory standards and hospital policies and best practices.

Supports anesthesia, maintains patent patient airways, including adult and pediatric patients.

• Maintains the proficiency of the surgeons' needs, techniques, and requirements at all times in the scrub or circulating role.
• Cares for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies.
• Retains sound nursing judgement in determining appropriate nursing actions and exhibits composure in emergency situation.
• Participates in emergency drills in accordance with designated clinical area.
• Identifies the need to evaluate and revise nursing policies and procedures as they affect patient care.
• Makes independent clinical decisions regarding patients need for nursing care and communicates it to appropriate personnel.
• Integrates cost-effective measures into nursing care.
• Satisfactorily completes basic assignments within given time frame and with minimal supervision.
• Utilizes good nursing judgement in organizing and establishing patient care priorities, working within time constraints that may occur so as to keep the operative schedule flowing smoothly.
• Provides care as outlined by the physician orders, nursing judgement, and patient status assessment, including accurate and prompt reporting of significant changes to supervisor and physician/surgeon.
• Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit and present information to patient and/or significant other that are necessary to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Interacts effectively with other health care team members to keep them informed of changes in the condition of the patient.
• Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peers, managers and other members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibilities, including performing all qualified duties throughout other areas of the Hospital.
• Bachelor's Degree of Nursing or equivalent preferred.

Active PA State Nursing License required.
Nursing
Full-Time/Part-Time
Per Diem
Staff Nurse - Operating Room
Wills Eye Surgery Center in Plymouth Meeting

This position is currently accepting applications.