The role involves participating as a member of the OR healthcare team to plan and execute a safe surgical experience, including monitoring patient status and coordinating care with technicians and surgeons. Responsibilities also include direct patient care during pre- and post-operative stays, administering medications, and providing patient discharge teaching.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a current, good-standing Pennsylvania RN license or the ability to obtain one, along with current BLS certification. ACLS and PALS certifications are required or must be obtained within one year, and previous experience in surgical, critical care, or same-day surgery is preferred.
Patient AdvocacyIncident ReportingPatient SafetyDelegationCustomer FocusUniversal PrecautionsSterile Environment MaintenanceTeam CooperationDischarge TeachingProfessional Skill DevelopmentPhysiological Status MonitoringOSHA Bloodborne Pathogen GuidelinesPatient Care Delivery SystemOperative Procedure PreparationSurgical Care CoordinationPolicy And Procedure Changes
Job description
At OSS Health, our mission is to continually strive to be the healthcare leader in quality, innovation and value. We make every effort to understand and exceed the expectations and needs of our patients. We are committed to providing an environment that is safe, respectful, and dignified at all times.
Joining OSS Health means joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, with a strong focus on employee development and community support. OSS Health offers a great work environment, professional development opportunities, meaningful careers, and competitive compensation.
Are you ready to provide a 5-star “OSSOME” experience? Apply today!
Job summary
Participates as a member of the OR healthcare team in planning, preparing, and producing a safe and effective OR experience for patients undergoing surgery. Provides guidance and supervision to surgical technicians and input in the development and implementation of goals and objectives to support the nursing process, standards development process, and the performance improvement process. Maintains clinical competency in professional nursing practice.
Schedule
Part-Time, 30 hours a week, three 10s with late stay rotation.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Assists in the development and implementation of the patient care delivery system.
Monitors patient’s physiological status during the operative procedure.
Ensures appropriate patient preparation for operative procedure.
Coordinates with OR technicians and surgeons in the delivery of surgical care.
Demonstrates knowledge of operating room procedure and maintenance of sterile environment.
Fosters a customer-focused environment for patients, visitors and members of the health care team.
Assumes role of patient advocate to address the patient’s biophysical, psychosocial and cultural needs as evidenced by observation and through feedback of others.
Consistently fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation through communication and cooperation with all members of the health care team as evidenced by observation.
Fosters public relations through positive representation of the organization.
Develops and maintains personal and professional skills
Delegates duties and responsibilities to support staff according to job description.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Competitive Wages
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Profit Sharing
401k Plan
Career Advancement Opportunities
Serves as a resource person to the health care team.
Serves on committees and/or participates in changes of policy and procedures that affect the operation of services as documented.
Participates with support services to promote a safe, clean environment, as evidenced by customer responses and regulatory inspections.
Consistently adheres to OSHA bloodborne pathogen guidelines; applies universal precautions per Center standards as observed.
Demonstrates an awareness of patient safety and proper body mechanics when moving patients or equipment.
Accurately completes incident reports within the shift of occurrence and immediately communicates critical incidents to the appropriate person per the organizational chart.
Responsible for direct patient care and safety of patient during pre- and post-operative stays
Assesses and addresses nutritional needs of the patient post-operatively
Provides patient discharge teaching
Documents clearly and thoroughly in the medical record and assists in the maintenance of patient medical records
Administers medications in accordance with Center standards and federal and state regulations for medication administration
Assists in equipment maintenance and trouble-shooting
Assists in responding to any patient or plant emergencies in accordance with approved procedures
Assists with the orientation of new personnel as assigned.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient, Center, and physician information; respects the patient’s privacy.
Level II:
Functions in the role of float or covers charge role as needed to assist in managing the patient and staff schedule, working in collaboration with other charge and management team in decision making process and maintaining efficiency within the ASC day-to-day operations.
Assists in training newly hired staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience/Qualifications
Possess a current PA RN license in good standing or have the ability to obtain PA licensure upon hire.
Current BLS certification required.
Previous experience in surgical, critical care or same day surgery preferred:
ACLS and PALS certifications or the ability to obtain within one year of employment required.
Ability to use a computer proficiently and/or learn new software programs (more specifically EMR systems).
Clinical knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to adhere to the process and structure standards of the OSS Health Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Benefits
INCLUDE:
Competitive Wages
Medical, Dental, Vision available on the first day of employment
Disability, and Life Insurance within 90 days
Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
