Head Nurse - Operating Room jobs in Altoona, PA

Head Nurse - Operating Room directs nursing service activities for assigned patients in the operating room. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and operating room staff nurses. Being a Head Nurse - Operating Room supervises preparation and maintenance of patient clinical records and writes reports on operating room staff performance and services rendered. Maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Additionally, Head Nurse - Operating Room requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Operating Room manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Operating Room typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

    ***$15,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus for Qualified Candidates***

    AS A REGISTERED NURSE (RN), you’ll be responsible for delivering care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacting with patients, significant others, and other health care team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Have a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License or Temporary Practice Permit
    Previous critical care or cardiovasculas experience preferred
    Have Healthcare Provider CPR within 6 months of start date in the position
    Have ACLS and Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 12 months of start date in the position
    Have ability to work flexible hours including shift, weekends, holidays, etc.
    Have ability to pass Criminal Background Check
    Have or the ability to obtain a Specialty Nursing Certificate within 3 years of hire date, Required

    WHAT WE OFFER:


    • Competitive Compensation based on experience
    • Shift Differentials
    • Referral Bonus Opportunities
    • Professional Development
    • Supportive and Experienced Peers

    BENEFITS:


    • Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
    • Paid Time Off
    • 403(b) retirement plan with company match
    • Flex Spending Account
    • 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Health
    • & Wellness Programs
  • 23 Days Ago

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OR RN - Operating Room - Travel Nurse
  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • State College, PA FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Job DescriptionInterested in making a positive impact? You’ve come to the right place. At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we’re always looking for p...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare
  • Huntingdon, PA FULL_TIME
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal an...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare
  • Du Bois, PA FULL_TIME
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal an...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare
  • Clearfield, PA FULL_TIME
  • Penn Highlands Healthcarehas been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statistica Inc., the world leading statistics portal and...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Travel Registered Nurse RN Operating Room OR
  • OneStaffMedical
  • Altoona, PA FULL_TIME
  • We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently - owned, nationally - recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by you...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse - Operating Room - Circulating RN $2120/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Indiana, PA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Operating Room - Circulating registered nurse for a travel assignment ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,954 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Altoona, PA
  • Aureus Medical Group - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania. ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN - Dayshifts - OR (Open Heart Team)
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Altoona, PA
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Operating Room 1.0 full time, 6:30am-3pm, varied as needed, with rotation and on-call Union pos...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)- Surgical Trauma Intermediate Care Unit Hourly
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
  • Johnstown, PA
  • Hourly/PRN Opportunity Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Telemetry RN $2160/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • Indiana, PA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment in PA. Take the nex...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical Surgical - Telemetry RN $2016/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • State College, PA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical Surgical - Telemetry registered nurse for a travel assignment ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $2124/wk
  • Nomad Health
  • State College, PA
  • Job Description Nomad Health seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical registered nurse for a travel assignment in PA. Take ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,918 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Altoona, PA
  • Aureus Medical Group - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania. ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The population was 46,320 at the time of the 2010 Census, making it the eleventh most populous city in Pennsylvania. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 127,089 at the 2010 Census, around 100,000 of whom live within a 5-mile (8.0 km) radius of the Altoona city center according to U.S. Census ZIP Code population data. This includes the adjacent boroughs of Hollidaysburg and Duncansville, adjacent township...
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Operating Room jobs
$96,750 to $131,270
Altoona, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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