Perioperative Registered Nurse
State College, PA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Nursing Contract Opportunity

Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Assess and respond to patients' physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs through observation and interaction. Act as a patient advocate.
• Utilize professional nursing skills and judgment to implement nursing care and address identified problems.
• Communicate patient assessments to appropriate individuals to ensure coordinated care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic measures including labs, radiology, and EKG; skilled in IV therapy.
• Accurately transcribe and implement physicians' orders; efficiently admit patients to the surgical center.
• Document patient clinical records accurately and timely; ensure compliance with surgical procedures including site marking and anesthesiologist communication.
• Provide patient and family education and instruction.
• Manage supplies and resources to contain costs without compromising patient care.
• Assist with housekeeping duties such as cleaning and making beds as needed.
• When assigned to PACU, assess and provide appropriate nursing care, maintain airway, monitor vital signs, manage pain medication, and consult with surgeon/anesthesiologist as needed. Evaluate patient status for safe transfer to Phase 2.
• Familiar with patient transfer processes to medical centers.
• Function as a float nurse by maintaining communication between areas, assisting staff, and managing breaks efficiently.
• Work in pain management and eye laser procedure rooms as assigned.
• Knowledgeable about anesthesia supplies; assist with nerve blocks; familiar with emergency equipment and medications (crash cart, MH cart).
• Participate in committee meetings, suggest improvements, and seek guidance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialty

• Nursing

Years of Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; assume standard nursing experience required.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; prior travel experience is not required.