Registered Nurse ASC (Full-time Pre-Op / PACU)

Location : Heritage Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center, 79 Wagner Road, Monaca, PA 15061

Work Hours : 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

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.

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.

Emotional / mental ability to perform effectively and efficiently under daily pressure of stressful or emergency situations.

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