Ambulatory Services Nurse II, Preop/PACU
About The Position
The Ambulatory Services Nurse II is accountable for assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of nursing care. The nurse assists physicians during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role. The position develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The nurse fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. The role follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote quality and a highly reliable patient experience, and engages in continuous professional growth and development. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable USP 800 guidelines.
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 non-medical 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 build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, treat, and evaluate nursing care during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
- Assist physicians during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role.
- Develop, implement, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that accounts for patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote quality and a highly reliable patient experience.
- Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
- Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
- Handle hazardous drugs, when applicable, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
