Ambulatory Services Nurse II, Operating Nurse
About The Position
Accountable for assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating nursing care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Assists the physician during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role. Develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships among patients, their family or support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Two years of recent relevant experience.
- General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including nonmedical people.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and electronic health records.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, treat, and evaluate nursing care during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
- Assist the physician during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role.
- Develop, implement, manage, and coordinate an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Follow applicable policies, industry standards, best practices, laws, regulations, and codes to promote a quality and reliable patient experience.
- Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
- Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package is available for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
