Ambulatory Services Nurse II

Quick Facts

• Position: Ambulatory Services Nurse II

• Focus: Perioperative nursing care (pre-, intra-, and post-operative)

Description

Provides assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of nursing care across the perioperative continuum. Acts as the circulating nurse to assist physicians during surgery and procedures, and develops interdisciplinary plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Maintains collaborative communication with patients, families/support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers while adhering to policies, standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care (pre-op, intra-op, post-op)

• Serve in the circulating role during surgeries and procedures

• Develop and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care

• Communicate effectively with patients, families/support groups, physicians, and other care teams

• Follow nursing policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations

• Support continuous professional growth in nursing practice

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• RN-Registered Nurse of California license

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (Department, ASC)

• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (Department, ASC)

• 2 years of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of nursing theories, concepts and practices, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

• Working knowledge of healthcare safety precautions, patient privacy best practices, and regulatory changes

• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally

• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite: Word and Outlook; Electronic Health Record)

• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment with interruptions

• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options

• Ability to ensure privacy of patients’ protected health information (PHI)

Benefits

• Pay range: $71.72 to $100.40 per hour (base pay is only one component of total rewards)

• Equal opportunity employer