OR Nurse
Apply NowCompany: Medix
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19120
Description:
OR Nurse
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Hours: The facility is open Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm (shifts can be three 12 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts)
Pay: $87,000 - 92,000 / year
Overview
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Hours: The facility is open Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm (shifts can be three 12 hour shifts or four 10 hour shifts)
Pay: $87,000 - 92,000 / year
Overview
- Adheres to strict Universal Precautions and Blood-borne Pathogens protocols.
- Supports anesthesia, maintains patent patient airways, including adult and pediatric patients.
- Assess the learning needs of patients/significant other(s), and has knowledge of normal growth and development stages.
- Maintains the proficiency of the surgeons' needs, techniques, and requirements at all times in the scrub or circulating role.
- Cares for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies.
- Possesses knowledge of anesthetic agents, techniques, actions and interactions to include patients of all ages.
- Administers drugs and responds to drug-related complications in a timely and safe manner.
- Retains sound nursing judgement in determining appropriate nursing actions and exhibits composure in emergency situation.
- Strives to remain proficient in all aspects of employment by promoting and participating in educations opportunities.
- Successfully completes BLS course and maintains certification every two years.
- Participates in emergency drills in accordance with designated clinical area.
- Identifies the need to evaluate and revise nursing policies and procedures as they affect patient care.
- Makes independent clinical decisions regarding patients need for nursing care and communicates it to appropriate personnel.
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.