Perianesthesia Registered Nurse

PITTSBURGH, PA
Full Time
Experienced

East Side Surgery Center is looking for a Perianesthesia RN to join our team. This person is responsible for meeting the nursing care needs of the patients in the pre-op/post-op areas.

 

Responsibilities: 

 

  • Provide exceptional patient care – The registered nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable for quality of care delivered to his/her patient, and maintains nursing standards while supporting patients with all applicable medical needs.
  • Maintains a safe environment and promotes patient safety.
  • Self motivated; able to accept quick, repetitive, surgical procedures and find satisfaction in the job. 
  • Fosters a positive and professional attitude by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner. 
  • Ability to work with others within a team environment.

 

Requirements: 

 

  • Completed RN training program and have PA Licensure
  • BLS certification;   ACLS and PALS certification preferred
  • A minimum of two years pre-op and/or post-op experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
  • Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time  
  • Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and utilizing a full range of body motion. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.
  • Must be able to recognize and institute treatment for the following OR emergencies: Cardiac Arrhythmia's; Cardiac Arrest; Airway Obstruction, and Malignant Hyperthermia crisis.
  • Must be willing to work overtime and/or be flexible with hours of work as staffing needs change.

 

East Side Surgery Center is committed to providing the highest standard of surgical care in a compassionate, efficient and cost-effective manner.                                                                                                                       

 We believe the following value statements are essential:                                                                                           -WE will conduct ourselves with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness in the way we manage our business  and care for our patients                                                                                                                                             -WE will provide the highest quality of surgical services assuring all persons receive the same standard of care   -WE strive to exceed the expectations of both the patient and the physician                                                             -WE will treat each person as an individual in a way that shows dignity, compassion and respect                           -WE will strive to build paramount partnerships with the providers, consumers, and payers.

 

East Side Surgery Center benefits include health care for full time employees, personal and vacation time, and 401-K retirement option. 

Employees can also take advantage of free parking, 8 paid holidays off, No weekends, No call hours.

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