Penn State Health
Location
Reading, PA | United States
Job description
Penn State Health - St Joseph Regional
Location : US:PA: Reading
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : Day
Recruiter Contact: Amanda Frankhouser at [email protected]
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This job is responsible for providing direct patient care as part of a perioperative (operating room) team, assisting the operating surgeon by performing activities such as maintaining hemostasis, providing wound exposure, manipulating tissues with surgical instrumentation (e.g.suturing, wound closure) and other related tasks. An incumbent uses acquired and intuitive knowledge to anticipate, prevent and/or respond to circumstances that could compromise the patient's well-being; documents patient/family pre-operative care and teaching, operative roles following surgical procedure, post-operative care/assessment and discharge planning in accordance with established guidelines. Work is performed under the direction of an operating surgeon and within the scope of practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Two (2) years nursing experience
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact
Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR)
BLS required prior to orientation completion. Must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Certification as an RN-First Assistant (CRNFA) preferred.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF ( for more detailed steps for assistance.
Position RN Registered Nurse First Assistant - STJ Operating Room
Location US:PA:Reading | Registered Nurse | Full Time
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