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Perianesthesia Registered Nurse

Perianesthesia Registered Nurse

East Side Surgery CenterPITTSBURGH, PA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

East Side Surgery Center is looking for a Perianesthesia RN to join our team.

This person is responsible for meeting the nursing care needs of the patients in the pre-op / post-op areas.   Responsibilities :

  • Provide exceptional patient care – The registered nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable for quality of care delivered to his / her patient, and maintains nursing standards while supporting patients with all applicable medical needs.
  • Maintains a safe environment and promotes patient safety.

Self motivated; able to accept quick, repetitive, surgical procedures and find satisfaction in the job.  Fosters a positive and professional attitude by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner.  Ability to work with others within a team environment.   Requirements :

  • Completed RN training program and have PA Licensure BLS certification;   ACLS and PALS certification preferred A minimum of two years pre-op and / or post-op experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time   Ability to lift / transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and utilizing a full range of body motion.
  • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and / or crawl.

    • Must be able to recognize and institute treatment for the following OR emergencies :

  • Cardiac Arrhythmia's; Cardiac Arrest; Airway Obstruction, and Malignant Hyperthermia crisis.

    • Must be willing to work overtime and / or be flexible with hours of work as staffing needs change.   East Side Surgery Center is committed to providing the highest standard of surgical care in a compassionate, efficient and cost-effective manner.                                                                                                                         We believe the following value statements are essential :

  • WE will conduct ourselves with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness in the way we manage our business  and care for our patients                                                                                                                                             -WE will provide the highest quality of surgical services assuring all persons receive the same standard of care   -WE strive to exceed the expectations of both the patient and the physician                                                             -WE will treat each person as an individual in a way that shows dignity, compassion and respect                           -WE will strive to build paramount partnerships with the providers, consumers, and payers.   East Side Surgery Center benefits include health care for full time employees, personal and vacation time, and 401-K retirement option.  Employees can also take advantage of free parking, 8 paid holidays off, No weekends, No call hours.
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