Ambulatory Surgery RN Pre and Post Operative
State College, Pennsylvania
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Ambulatory Surgery RN (Pre and Post Op)

Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Job Summary

Provide professional nursing care in ambulatory care settings focusing on pre-operative, post-operative, and transfer of patient care. Care is based on current standards from the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Responsibilities include:

• Preoperative and pre-procedure care
• Post-operative and post-procedure care
• Outpatient services for medical, oncology, procedure, surgical, emergency/inpatient add-on, Phase II recovery, and gastroenterology patients
• Use nursing process to assess patient needs, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes for patients ranging from neonate to geriatric populations

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• EPIC experience required (transitioning from Meditech to EPIC)
• Strong background in pre and post-operative nursing care

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of ASPAN and AORN standards of care
• Ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and life-threatening emergencies and respond appropriately
• Critical thinking skills to provide safe patient care in a fast-paced environment
• Effective team member and liaison between patients and staff
• Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional communication and demeanor at all times
• High level of mental and emotional tolerance, tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers

Experience

• Specialty: Nursing
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for ambulatory surgery RN roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required or specified

This position is ideal for RNs with ambulatory surgery experience seeking a contract role in Pennsylvania.