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Preop/PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
Monday-Friday | 6:15/7:00 AM-2:45/3:30 PM | $42/hour | Full-Time
Location: Langhorne, PA 19047
Looking for a better work-life balance?
Join Langhorne Surgery Center, a modern, efficient outpatient surgical setting, where you'll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care alongside experienced healthcare professionals, with a consistent weekday schedule and a collaborative team environment.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
- Competitive pay ($42/hour)
- Modern outpatient surgical setting
- Collaborative, professional team culture
- Meaningful role in patient surgical outcomes
- Strong benefits package
You'll support patient outcomes through critical pathway implementation, coordinating multidisciplinary care to ensure a safe environment for patients undergoing surgical intervention. Responsibilities may span preparation, surgical, or recovery areas depending on assignment.
- Obtain and document comprehensive nursing histories from patients and families
- Perform patient assessments and record vital signs, escalating changes as needed
- Identify abnormal diagnostic data and communicate findings to the care team
- Develop and update care plans, including patients and families in goal-setting
- Provide safe, therapeutic care based on established care plans
- Accept accountability for assigned patients, including oversight of nonprofessional staff
- Evaluate and document patient response to nursing care in the medical record
- Prepare and maintain the operating room, ensuring equipment and supplies are ready
- Assist surgeons during procedures by providing instruments and supplies
- Monitor vital signs and patient condition before, during, and after surgery
- Implement infection control protocols to reduce postoperative infection risk
- Operate C-Arm fluoroscope under surgeon guidance, when assigned
- Associate's degree required; BSN preferred
- Current RN license in good standing required
- BLS certification required
- CPAN certification preferred
- 1 year of OR and/or PACU nursing experience preferred
- Working knowledge of current nursing trends and the state Nurse Practice Act
- Skilled at measuring and interpreting vital signs and levels of consciousness
- Strong patient assessment and monitoring abilities
- Knowledge of surgical protocols and appropriate scrub processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication with patients, families, and staff
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
- Collaborative team player who can lead when needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Bonusly employee recognition program
- DailyPay on-demand pay access
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your surgical nursing career while working alongside an experienced, collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
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