RN OR Full-time
Independence Health System

REGISTERED NURSE, RN - OPERATING ROOM

Job Summary 

The RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care for a designated group of patients. The RN coordinates, directs and actively participates as an effective member of the interdisciplinary health care team, contributing to the efficient operation of the unit and promoting positive patient outcomes. 

Essential Job Functions              

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks, and participate in professional societies.
  • Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, making or recommending necessary adjustments, and following system/hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
  • Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs using Nurse Knowledge Exchange techniques.
  • Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients, and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
  • Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
  • Promote patient's independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching patient/family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills, and answering questions.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
  • Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
  • Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team continuous quality improvement and problem-solving methods.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements by following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintain nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipt of supplies, and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Specialty Job Functions

  • Demonstrates knowledge of circulating/scrub nurse duties.
    • Pre-ops patient at the appropriate time.
    • Identifies patient, appropriate surgical procedure and surgical site by following the policy for surgical site identification.
    • Positions the patient correctly for each procedure preserving skin integrity. Follows the principles of asepsis, reporting any breaks in aseptic technique and rectifying the situation.
    • May perform laser procedures. May perform procedures involving radiation.
    • Possesses the knowledge of proper instrument and equipment set up for each surgical procedure, coordinating with physician preference.
    • Updates physician preference cards.
    • Assists the surgeon in performing the surgical procedure.
    • Handles specimens appropriately.
    • Performs OR counts accurately and takes appropriate action in response to incorrect counts.
    • Maintains the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the surgical team. May take call for OR on regular basis.
  • The Registered Nurse provides direct oversight of the GN, LPN, Technical Partner, ALS Technician, Nurse Extern and Unit Clerks. This oversight includes the Registered Nurse conducting the initial comprehensive assessment and interpreting the assessment to initiate the interprofessional plan of care. This oversight includes supervision of the delegation of duties that are within the scope and capability of the care team supervised
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
  • Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
  • A Nursing refresher course may be required if employee hasn’t worked in an acute care setting for his / her most recent three consecutive years of professional employment.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • One (1) year medical/surgical, operating room or surgical center experience.
  • CNOR certification.

License, Certification & Clearances

  • Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.
  • Act 33 with renewal.
  • Act 34 with renewal.
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

  • Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
  • Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

 

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Extreme Cold

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Heights

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Confined Spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Mechanical Hazards

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Operates Vehicle (Company)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Rotates All Shifts

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

8 Hours Shifts

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

10-12 Hours Shifts

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

On-Call

x

 

 

 

 

x

 

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Travel Between Sites

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Direct Patient Care

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Eye Protection

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Head Protection (hard hat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Hearing Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Hand Protection

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Feet, Toe Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Body Protection

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Latex Exposure

 

x

 

x

 

 

 

Solvent Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

 

Chemo Units

 

Chemo Units

 

 

X all other

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Mist Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Wax Stripper (direct use)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Laser Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Sitting

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Walking

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Climbing Stairs

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Climbing Ladders

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Standing

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Squatting (Crouching)

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Twisting/Turning

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Gross Grasp

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Fine Finger Manipulation

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

 

 

10#

50#

 

 

Carry

x

 

 

 

25#

 

 

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Feeling (Sensation)

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Color Vision

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Hearing Clearly

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

 

 

 

 

x

 

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Reaching Forward

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

x

 

 

 

 

10#

 

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

x

 

 

 

50#

 

 

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

x

 

 

 

 

20#

 

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

x

 

 

 

 

10#

 

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

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Conduct comprehensive home safety evaluations and document findings during patient visits. Deliver patient care under the direction of a licensed provider by: Obtaining patient histories Reviewing medications and treatment plans Performing physical assessments Identifying and addressing health concerns observed or reported during home visits Perform clinical interventions as appropriate and at the direction of the overseeing provider, including medication administration (PO, SL, IM, IV), wound care, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, Foley catheter care, IV fluid administration, and other approved nursing procedures. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records, ensuring documentation is updated at each patient encounter. Provide patient and caregiver education as directed by the APP-Nurse Practitioner and interdisciplinary care team. Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while meeting established clinical, quality, and operational performance standards. Support care transitions, end-of-life discussions, palliative care interventions, and the closure of preventive care and HEDIS quality gaps, including screenings and medication adherence initiatives. Complete and submit all required documentation, reports, and administrative paperwork within established timelines. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, providing updates and insights from patient and family interactions to support care planning. Collaborate closely with APPs, nurses, social workers, behavioral health specialists, and other care team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. Attend and actively participate in required training programs, including medication administration, clinical equipment use, new protocols, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Build and maintain positive relationships with local healthcare providers, community organizations, caregivers, and referral sources to support WellBe's presence and reputation within the community. Utilize available internal and external resources to address patient needs, including behavioral health services, community-based programs, and other supportive care resources. Maintain all required active, unrestricted state licensure and certifications. Adhere to professional standards of practice, ethical conduct, patient confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational goals and patient care excellence. Scheduled working hours: 10am-7pm EST (tentative) Job Requirements What you bring Educational/Experience Requirements : Active State Licensure required; compact licensure preferred. 3+ years as an RN in a direct, patient-facing care delivery role (required). CPR Certification is required. Prior Telehealth experience (preferred). Home care experience (preferred). Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics strongly preferred; other complex patient health care experience will be considered. Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Requires proof of an active auto insurance policy. Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to conduct in-home setting visits and have previous experience on a telehealth platform Demonstrated role proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, G-suite, etc. Proficient with Microsoft 365 software suite, Electronic Health Records, Scheduling Software, and Ring Central applications Role model in courageous teamwork, integrity, ethics, and productivity Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, and remote healthcare professionals. Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while adhering to established protocols and guidelines. Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle administrative tasks and facilitate telehealth consultations. Experience working with culturally diverse and underserved populations. Supervisory Responsibility : This position will not have supervisory responsibility. Travel requireme nts: Travel is required up to 100% locally to deliver patient care. Work Conditions: Ability to lift up to 20lbs. Moving lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 50lbs as well as assist with weights of more than 100lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to drive to patient locations (ie. home, hospital, SNF, etc) or community resource locations. Fine motor skills, and Visual acuity. The preceding functions may not be comprehensive in scope regarding work performed by an employee assigned to this position classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position. Management also reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that a qualified employee(s) can perform the essential functions of this role.
WellBe Senior Medical

Registered Nurse (RN) – In home Urgent Care - Pittsburgh PA

$77,482 - $112,575 / year
Job Summary GENERAL SUMMARY We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care through a combination of in-home patient visits, telehealth patient consults with Nurse Practitioners or Physicians as required, and administrative tasks. The CareConnect Team at WellBe supports timely response to patients’ changing needs and this role will be instrumental in delivering this care consistently and in a patient-first manner. This role primarily supports urgent/episodic interventions, working in partnership with physicians, nurse practitioners (APPs), and interdisciplinary care teams to address a range of patient needs across the care continuum. The RN will operate with a patient-first mindset, balancing strong clinical judgment with care coordination, education, and documentation responsibilities. The role has no direct reporting responsibility but will function as part of an integrated, interdisciplinary patient care team. Urgent Care RN staff in these roles will help foster positive and effective working relations with senior leadership and management, local market management and business ancillary departments for the purpose of achieving the company's vision, mission and objectives. S/he is responsible for following the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies for their region. Daily, local travel to meet patients and the community will be an essential part of your role. Job Description Salary : $77,482 – $112,575 + Mileage & Full Benefits What to Expect Demonstrate and uphold the WellBe mission by helping patients lead healthier, more meaningful lives through the delivery of CompleteCare™. Deliver urgent, in-home, patient care under the direction of a licensed provider throughout the assigned market including initial assessments, routine follow-up visits, and ongoing care coordination. Conduct comprehensive home safety evaluations and document findings during patient visits. Deliver patient care under the direction of a licensed provider by: Obtaining patient histories Reviewing medications and treatment plans Performing physical assessments Identifying and addressing health concerns observed or reported during home visits Perform clinical interventions as appropriate and at the direction of the overseeing provider, including medication administration (PO, SL, IM, IV), wound care, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, Foley catheter care, IV fluid administration, and other approved nursing procedures. Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records, ensuring documentation is updated at each patient encounter. Provide patient and caregiver education as directed by the APP-Nurse Practitioner and interdisciplinary care team. Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while meeting established clinical, quality, and operational performance standards. Support care transitions, end-of-life discussions, palliative care interventions, and the closure of preventive care and HEDIS quality gaps, including screenings and medication adherence initiatives. Complete and submit all required documentation, reports, and administrative paperwork within established timelines. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings, providing updates and insights from patient and family interactions to support care planning. Collaborate closely with APPs, nurses, social workers, behavioral health specialists, and other care team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. Attend and actively participate in required training programs, including medication administration, clinical equipment use, new protocols, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Build and maintain positive relationships with local healthcare providers, community organizations, caregivers, and referral sources to support WellBe's presence and reputation within the community. Utilize available internal and external resources to address patient needs, including behavioral health services, community-based programs, and other supportive care resources. Maintain all required active, unrestricted state licensure and certifications. Adhere to professional standards of practice, ethical conduct, patient confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational goals and patient care excellence. Scheduled working hours: 10am-7pm EST (tentative) Job Requirements What you bring Educational/Experience Requirements : Active State Licensure required; compact licensure preferred. 3+ years as an RN in a direct, patient-facing care delivery role (required). CPR Certification is required. Prior Telehealth experience (preferred). Home care experience (preferred). Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics strongly preferred; other complex patient health care experience will be considered. Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Requires proof of an active auto insurance policy. Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to conduct in-home setting visits and have previous experience on a telehealth platform Demonstrated role proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, G-suite, etc. Proficient with Microsoft 365 software suite, Electronic Health Records, Scheduling Software, and Ring Central applications Role model in courageous teamwork, integrity, ethics, and productivity Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, and remote healthcare professionals. Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while adhering to established protocols and guidelines. Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle administrative tasks and facilitate telehealth consultations. Experience working with culturally diverse and underserved populations. Supervisory Responsibility : This position will not have supervisory responsibility. Travel requireme nts: Travel is required up to 100% locally to deliver patient care. Work Conditions: Ability to lift up to 20lbs. Moving lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 50lbs as well as assist with weights of more than 100lbs. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to drive to patient locations (ie. home, hospital, SNF, etc) or community resource locations. Fine motor skills, and Visual acuity. The preceding functions may not be comprehensive in scope regarding work performed by an employee assigned to this position classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position. Management also reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that a qualified employee(s) can perform the essential functions of this role.