Tower Health: Periop 101 - Rn Operating Room Training Program

Company: Tower Health
Location: Redding
Posted on: September 7, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewReading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities inthe region.ResponsibilitiesThe Perioperative Nursing Training Program is a 12-month preceptorship designed to introduce the professional registered nurse to the practice of perioperative nursing. Incorporating didactic instruction and clinical experience, the learner is introduced to the activities and clinical skills necessary to care for the surgical patient throughout their surgical experience.AORNs Perioperative 101 Course is used as a guide to prepare the student as they advance through the program. Specialty-specific clinical experiences will be coordinated and supervised by preceptors chosen by the Perioperative Educators. Throughout the program, learners will function within the scope of practice of the Perioperative Nurse as defined by The ReadingHospital. Your 12 month training will consist of computer modules, lectures, labs, presentations, fundamentals, terminology and classroom training concluding with the AORN exam, followed by clinical rotations throughout the OR specialty areas.Periop 101 is a contracted position and will require a 3 year work committment post course completion. Training for the program will be on day shift, however, your permanent OR Specialty Team assignment and shift will not be determined until the end of the preceptorship. Once assigned, RNs will be required to comply with the weekend, holiday and on call requirements of the department.If interested, please apply online with your resume included at www.Towerhealth.Org and send the following documents to ellyn.kershner@towerhealth.org.Letter of intent stating why you want to be an OR RN3 letters of recommendationThe interviews process will include a 4 hour shadowing requirement.The Periop 101 training class will begin on November 9, 2020!#LIQualificationsRequirements:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrent RN license through the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaCurrent BLS certificationMonday-Friday 7:30AM 4:00PM1-Day

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