What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perioperative RN position at Geisinger?
- Receives status report on patient from appropriate personnel.
- Receives and identifies patient.
- Performs initial nursing assessment and scoring of patient.
- Performs ongoing assessment and reports and records manifestation of patient's condition.
- Monitors and records vital signs and reports changes.
- Observes monitoring devices and reports changes.
- Reviews medical record for postoperative orders and institutes appropriate treatments.
- Administers medications according to physician orders.
- Performs discharge scoring and prepares patient for discharge in according with discharge criteria.
- Provides patient education to patient and family members and documents on nursing record.
- Assists the patient with nourishment.
- Involves ancillary support services as indicated.
- Contacts patient and significant other postoperatively to evaluate his and her progress and provide follow-up referral as necessary.
- General Assists in evaluating the quality of patient care and participates in quality improvement activities.
- Communicates with family as needed to allay patient and family concerns.
- Continually demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence through participating in meetings, committee memberships and the pursuit of continuing education.
- Orders supplies as needed.
- Maintain compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all medical and technical advanced equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
- Assists with orientation, in-service programs and the supervising of students.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Qualifications:
Our ideal RN candidate would have past Perioperative or OR experience. Must have the ability to multitask and willingness to learn. As a Perioperative RN, you will support patients undergoing outpatient surgeries such as hip/knee replacements, hernias, endoscopy, gynecology, ophthalmology, podiatry, plastic surgery, ENT and more.
ACLS and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.
Work Schedule/Details:
- Hours: 10 hour shifts; Rotating start times between 8:00AM and 10:30AM
- Weekends: Weekend rotation - to be reviewed at interview
- Holidays and On-Call: Possible holidays and on-call rotation
- Float Coverage: Float to Geisinger Wyoming Valley for coverage as needed
- Union: Yes
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At Geisinger, the caring that we provide to our patients and members also extends to you and your family. Our competitive compensation and benefits package helps you and your loved ones stay healthy, meet your financial goals and thrive professionally and personally.
- Benefits: Geisinger offers a comprehensive suite of healthcare benefits, including medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage. And with our healthcare benefits, you’ll also receive care from one of the top innovative healthcare systems in the country. Our suite of benefits supports you and your family in a variety of ways, including coverage for same-sex or opposite-sex spouses, domestic partners and their children and stepchildren.
- Paid Time Off: Our generous paid-time-off packages allow you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family. We also offer paid military and parental leave.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to create an environment where our patients, health plan members and employees can be their most authentic selves. Join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). ERGs provide opportunities for all Geisinger employees to build internal and external networks and further develop professionally. ERGs are formed around common identities but are open to all employees.
- Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement: We offer tuition reimbursement towards both undergraduate and graduate degrees.(Part time and Full Time Positions only)
