PRN RN - Day Surgery
Company: Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
Location: Roaring Spring
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is seeking a PRN
Registered Nurse for our Same Day Surgery unit as needed. The PRN
RN is accountable for planning and evaluating services in the
OPSU/PACU and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary for
providing care for the pre and/or post operative care of the
ambulatory patient. The care provided is appropriate to the age of
the patient services, to include pediatrics, adolescents, and
geriatric patient group. Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed
hospital that serves rural and suburban populations in Roaring
Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon
counties. Caring for the community since 1900, Conemaugh Nason
Medical Center prides itself on providing safe, high quality,
compassionate care. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization
lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient
cardiac services close to home when every minute matters. The
hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain
center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic,
and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality
Leader, Conemaugh Nason is leading the way among peers by
delivering the highest quality of care for patients. Conemaugh
Nason is also a member of the Conemaugh Health System, a Duke
LifePoint Healthcare system. Conemaugh Health System serves more
than a half-million patients each year through the Nason Physician
Group, Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of
four hospitals, specialty clinics and patient-focused programs.
Qualifications: Essential Functions: Plans, organizes, coordinates
and evaluates services in the OPSU/PACU in accordance with the
philosophy and objective in the manuals. Promotes high quality of
patient care with no pattern of deviation. Utilizes effective cost
containment daily. Demonstrates the ability to manage patient care
in the OPSU and/or PACU with no pattern of deviation. Assists the
personnel in developing, implementing and updating nursing care of
the ambulatory surgical patient as needed. Provides psycho-social
support for the patient, family, staff daily. Discusses operational
concerns with CRNAs and Anesthesiologists as the need arise with no
pattern of deviation. Orders and maintains special supplies in
accordance with need of OPSU/PACU. Participates in PI Projects in
the OPSU and PACU. Reviews incident and accident reports with the
director and institutes means of change as occurs. Demonstrates the
ability to perform rapid assessment differentiating between short
and long term needs during the peri anesthesia period for the
patient of all ages without deviation. Demonstrates the ability to
document pertinent patient data, nursing interventions and patient
response. Documentation is accurate, timely, concise and legible
without deviation. Displays ability to educate self, teach
patients/significant others, community and other members of the
health care team. Participates in preoperative assessments and
education of patients. Organizational Expectations: Demonstrates
support of the mission, vision, values, goals and general policies
of Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. Complies with corporate
compliance guidelines and requirements of federal, state and local
regulatory and accrediting agencies. Adheres to the standards of
professional ethics and handles confidential information in strict
conformance with departmental and Medical Center policies. Provides
quality care and services consistent with Medical Center standards
and participates in the Medical Center's Continuous Quality
Improvement Program. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in
response to unexpected changes in the workload, emergencies,
staffing and scheduling. Uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and
a professional attitude when relating with co-workers, patients,
families, and visitors. Performs duties in a self-directed and
cooperative manner with minimal need for supervision. Uses time
constructively for maximum productivity. Treats all co-workers,
patients, families, and visitors with consideration to their
rights, cultural diversity, privacy, comfort and emotional needs.
Serves as a patient advocate and fosters a work culture of
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Attends all mandatory trainings
and completes all required Life Talent education assignments within
a timely manner. Keeps updated regarding Medical Center changes
through meeting attendance and review of posted information;
attends briefs, debriefs, and huddles. Abides by and references the
Employee Handbook and other pertinent facility policies, including
clinical, non-clinical, safety, and infection control. Job
Requirements: Education: Graduate of a RN program required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Required Licenses:
Current nurse's license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current
multistate license (MLS) from compact member states/territories
required. Work Experience: Experience in Medical/Surgical Nurse
preferred. PACU: Critical Care experience preferred. Required
Skills: BLS Certification. ACLS Certification or willing to obtain
within 6 months of hire. Basic Trauma Nurse Course (BTNC) or
equivalent training (ATCN, TCRN, TNCC) obtained within 1 year of
hire is required. Physically demanding, high stress environment.
Basic computer skills. Ability to work independently. Strong
communication skills. Satisfactory completion of orientation
program and probationary period. Competitive wage, retirement
benefits, 401K, and onsite occupational health!
Keywords: Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Frederick , PRN RN - Day Surgery, Healthcare , Roaring Spring, Maryland
