Perioperative Registered Nurse
State College, PA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative (Outpatient Surgery Center)

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 team members 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 and complete final patient record reviews.
• Provide patient and family education and instruction.
• Manage supplies according to policy, using resources cost-effectively without compromising care.
• Assist with housekeeping duties such as cleaning and making beds as needed.
• When assigned to PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit), assess and provide appropriate nursing care, maintain airway, monitor vital signs, manage pain medication, and consult with surgeons and anesthesiologists as needed. Evaluate patient status for safe transfer to Phase 2 recovery.
• Familiar with patient transfer processes to medical centers.
• Function as a float nurse when needed, assisting staff to maintain workflow and coverage for breaks.
• 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, contribute suggestions for improvements, and seek guidance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Specialty: Nursing (Perioperative)
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard perioperative nursing experience required.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required.

Shift

• Days

This position is ideal for experienced perioperative nurses seeking a contract role in an outpatient surgical center setting.