Ambulatory Services Nurse II
About The Position
The Ambulatory Services Nurse II is accountable for assessing, planning, treating, and evaluating nursing care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The nurse assists physicians during surgery and procedures by functioning in the circulating role. The role develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates 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 a quality, highly reliable patient experience, and engages in continuous professional growth and development. This is a per diem/casual position with varied shifts, eight-hour shift hours, variable days, and occasional weekend requirements. The position is non-exempt and has zero weekly hours. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines. The pay range is $71.72 to $100.40 per hour; the actual starting salary may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, organizational needs, and work location.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- For the ASC department: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- For the ASC department: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Two years of recent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated 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 Record systems.
- 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 incorporates patients’ psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Foster collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Adhere to policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.
- Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
- Protect the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
- Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required, in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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