Ambulatory Services Registered Nurse (Pre-Op/PACU)

Quick Facts

• Role: Ambulatory Services Registered Nurse (Pre-Op/PACU), Per Diem/Casual
• Shift: Days (8 hours), variable schedule
• Weekend requirements: None
• Pay range: $86.27–$120.77/hour

Description

Provide patient assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation during pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of nursing care. Assist the physician during surgeries/procedures in a circulating role and develop/manage an interdisciplinary plan of care that considers psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Ensure a quality, highly reliable patient experience by following policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care across perioperative phases
• Assist physicians during surgery/procedures as part of the circulating role
• Coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychosocial and lifestyle factors
• Communicate timely and effectively with patients, families/support groups, physicians, and other providers
• Adhere to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Maintain continuous professional growth in nursing practice
• Protect each patient’s protected health information (PHI)

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN license: Registered Nurse of California
• BLS (Healthcare Provider)
• ACLS (Healthcare Provider)
• PALS (Healthcare Provider)
• Two years recent relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theories, concepts, practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology
• Working knowledge of healthcare safety precautions, privacy/PHI best practices, and regulatory changes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for sensitive information with diverse audiences
• Basic computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook) and an Electronic Health Record
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work within standardized policies/procedures, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a multi-tasking, interrupt-driven environment
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options

Benefits

• No benefits listed for this per diem/casual position