Outpatient Perioperative RN
State College, Pennsylvania
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - PeriOp (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 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.
• Manage supplies and resources cost-effectively without compromising care.
• Assist with housekeeping duties as needed.
• When assigned to PACU, assess and provide appropriate nursing care, maintain airway, monitor vital signs, manage pain medications, and consult with surgeons/anesthesiologists as needed. Evaluate patient status for safe transfer to Phase 2 recovery.
• Familiar with patient transfer procedures to medical center.
• Function as a float nurse to assist staff, maintain communication, and support workflow.
• 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 and contribute to process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of perioperative experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.
• This is a day shift position in an outpatient surgical center setting.