Clinical Nurse II - Operating Room - FT, Nights

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Nurse uses the nursing process to design, coordinate, and deliver patient care that meets the identified needs of patients having operative procedures. May act as scrub or circulating nurse in various procedures. Acts as a role model to nursing students, and new nurses to the unit. Functions as a Pt. Care Coordinator as requested. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

Requirements

Minimum of six months recent nursing experience working in an acute-care perioperative environment
If applicable, internal UCI candidate with 2+ years of UC service and possession of ADN with current enrollment in an accredited BSN program, with anticipated completion within 2 years
Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and equipment, and practice of infection control techniques, body mechanics and age related acuity levels
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to scrub and circulate in most surgical specialties
Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working in a Level I Trauma Center
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
BSN and CNOR

Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and deliver patient care that meets the identified needs of patients having operative procedures.
May act as scrub or circulating nurse in various procedures.
Act as a role model to nursing students and new nurses to the unit.
Function as a Pt. Care Coordinator as requested.