Ambulatory Care RN
State College, Pennsylvania
Mount Nittany Medical Center

Nursing Contract Opportunity

Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 18 weeks

Position Summary

• Provide professional nursing care based on Ambulatory Care standards, ASPAN, and AORN guidelines during pre-operative, post-operative, and patient transfer phases.
• Focus on preoperative, pre-procedure, post-operative, and post-procedure care, including outpatient services for medical, oncology, surgical, emergency/inpatient add-on cases, Phase II recovery, and gastroenterology patients.
• Utilize the nursing process: assess patient needs, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes for patients ranging from neonate to geriatric populations.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Current American Heart Association certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Proof of successful completion of an EKG course preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of ASPAN and AORN standards of care.
• Ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and life-threatening emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Strong critical thinking skills to provide safe patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective team member and liaison between patients and staff.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with high mental and emotional tolerance when dealing with ill patients, families, and coworkers.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Nursing
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to experienced nurses meeting licensure and certification requirements.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.