Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery

Job Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Days
Holiday Rotation:
Department: Ambulatory Surgery
Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Uses unique knowledge and skills to contribute to perioperative patient outcomes that are defined as observable or measurable physiological, psychosocial and psychological responses to perioperative nursing interventions. Communicates and collaborates with surgeon(s) and the anesthesiologist continuously regarding the patient’s condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Obtains supplies for individual cases, ensures that operating room equipment is available and functioning, and that all appropriate needs of the patient and surgical team are met.
Education
Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Experience/Skills
Minimum of recent six (6) months of OR RN experience required; two (2) years recent perioperative nursing experience preferred
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials
Current California Registered Nurse License
Current BLS certification for Health Care Providers (AHA certified)
Certification in specialty preferred
Physical Demands:
Per Job Functional Match description
Vision Requirements:
Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform nursing duties
Working Conditions:
Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and bloodborne diseases
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness)
Emergency and crisis situations
Subject to irregular hours
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances, anesthetic gasses and
Bio-hazardous material

Skills
Patient Care

Work arrangement
No