Perioperative RN
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 individuals to ensure coordinated care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic measures including labs, radiology, and EKG; skilled in IV therapy.
• Transcribe and implement physicians' orders accurately and timely, especially during patient admission to the surgical center.
• Document patient clinical records accurately and timely via computer; 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, assess and provide appropriate nursing care, maintain airway, monitor vital signs, manage pain medication, and consult with surgeons/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, 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 for surgical and PACU settings.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required.