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Operating Room Nurse

Ambulatory Surgical Center
Altoona, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Looking to hire a full time, experienced Operating Room/Circulating Nurse.

A Registered Nurse is a professional who provides patient care based upon the nursing process; being effectively involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision. The Registered Nurse actively supports and promotes the Center’s Philosophy and mission statement. The Registered Nurse is under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Center’s policies and procedures.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common injuries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to read and communicate effectively.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of basic mathematics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, medical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variable.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process.

Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.

Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.

Ability to address patient needs specific to the surgical procedure

Transports patients to or from the operating/procedure room, as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements

Communicates appropriately with the patient and maintains patient’s privacy and dignity

Creates and maintains correct patient medical records and utilize appropriate medical terminology

Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the operating/procedure room according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, to include but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Medical-Surgical
  • Surgery

Physical Setting:

  • Outpatient

Experience:

  • Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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