PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Pedes Orange County•Irvine, CA

175d•$48 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Orange County Surgery Center is a physician-owned and operated outpatient surgical facility focused on high-quality surgical care and compassionate service. The center primarily performs endovascular revascularization procedures under local sedation. The PACU Registered Nurse provides patient care during and after vascular procedures, supports procedure-room operations, monitors patients, and maintains accurate clinical documentation. This is a full-time position working four 10-hour shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited school of nursing; a three-year diploma from an accredited diploma program may be substituted for a nursing degree.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
At least two years of clinical experience in critical care, interventional radiology, or medical/surgical nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word.
Fluent written and verbal communication skills necessary to perform the position's essential functions.
Ability to read, speak, and write English clearly enough to communicate technical and complex concepts to teammates, patients, and family members.
Ability to understand clinical and medical vocabulary in written or spoken English.
Ability to lift 5 to 35 pounds without assistance, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, and reaching, with some sitting.
Full range of body motion required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift supplies.
Manual dexterity and ability to work rapidly.
Ability to transfer and position patients up to 200 pounds without assistance; seek assistance for patients over 200 pounds.
Ability to lift and move patient transport devices.
Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Four years of outpatient perioperative/OR experience.
Previous OR experience with vascular/endovascular, interventional radiology, or cardiovascular procedures; OR circulating experience for endovascular procedures is preferred. Must be willing to train to circulate.
Previous experience with EMR applications incorporating the intraoperative process.
CNOR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing patient information to the interventionalist and clinical team during procedures, including cardiac monitoring, Aldrete score, and pain status.
Monitor patient vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and EKG, during procedures.
Maintain radiation safety when the C-arm is in use in the procedure room.
Assist with procedure-room preparation and maintain sterile techniques.
Assist with pre- and post-procedure care, including discharge assessment.
Assist with recovery-room patient care following vascular procedures.
Gather clinical information before procedures, including patient assessments and history.
Maintain clear and accurate patient medical records.
Maintain an up-to-date narcotic drug log.
Assist the inventory manager in maintaining inventory counts.
Observe OSHA and radiation safety monitoring policies.
Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and training as needed.
Follow teammate guidelines and employment policies and procedures.
Maintain consistent, regular, and punctual attendance as scheduled.