Perioperative RN (OR/PACU)
State College, Pennsylvania
Mount Nittany Medical Center

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 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 reviews including site marking and anesthesiologist communication.
• 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, 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 discharge to Phase 2.
• Familiar with patient transfer processes to medical centers.
• Function as a float nurse when assigned, 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; know emergency equipment locations (crash cart, MH cart) and medications.
• Participate in committee meetings, suggest improvements, and seek guidance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Nursing
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard nursing experience appropriate for surgical and PACU settings.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required.