RN - Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Job Summary We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our 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. Job Duties The Perioperative RN assesses outpatient needs and plans, organizes, performs and evaluates nursing activities to meet those needs. This role is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, union position. Shifts will be 8 and / or 10 hours with rotating start times between 6 : 00 am and 9 : 00 a.m.; scheduling will be based on unit scheduling needs. This position will rotate between Pre-Op / PACU and Post-Op. Job Duties : 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 according with discharge criteria. Provides patient education to patient and family members and documents on nursing record. Assists the patient with nourishment. Involves ancillary support services as indicated. Contacts patient and significant other postoperatively to evaluate his and her 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 participating in meetings, committee memberships and the pursuit of continuing education. Orders supplies as needed. Maintain 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 the supervising of students. Benefits : Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Position Details 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. Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required) Experience Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Preferred) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) OUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.