Registered Nurse II, Operating Room - Torrance ASC (Per Diem)

Cedars-Sinai•Torrance, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II, Procedural provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders, recognized nursing techniques, California nursing practice requirements, and Center policies and procedures. The nurse collaborates with physicians and staff, demonstrates teamwork, and uses initiative, insight, and sound judgment in decision-making. The role provides supportive care before, during, and after procedures; assists physicians during procedures; monitors patients receiving conscious sedation or analgesia; and administers oral and IV medications safely. The nurse maintains accurate medical records, communicates pertinent information, helps ensure patient safety, and follows Standard Precautions and required personal protective equipment practices. Responsibilities also include maintaining supplies and equipment, cleaning and disinfecting endoscopy equipment, troubleshooting patient-monitoring equipment, and keeping the procedure room clean and sterile while preparing and testing endoscopy equipment. The nurse ensures informed consents are understood and signed before sedation, responds to and documents problems and errors, and escalates situations beyond the scope of the role. After cross-training, the nurse may provide pre- and post-operative care and cover lunches, breaks, or full shifts in those areas as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree or college diploma in Nursing, minimum.
At least 2 years of nursing experience, minimum.
Current California Registered Nurse license required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS/ALS) certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
5 years of nursing experience preferred.
Experience in a gastroenterology practice, endoscopy center, or endoscopy unit preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs and provide supportive care before, during, and after procedures.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records and assist with completing the procedure log.
Communicate pertinent information clearly and accurately to physicians and co-workers.
Provide a safe environment to prevent patient injury.
Investigate and intervene in problem situations, report information to a supervisor as appropriate, and provide complete and accurate documentation.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Maintain equipment and supplies, including cleaning and disinfecting endoscopy equipment, operating and troubleshooting patient-monitoring equipment, and assisting with inventory of supplies and medications.
Administer oral and IV medications and pharmaceuticals safely and accurately.
Ensure informed consents are understood and signed before sedation is administered.
Assist physicians in performing procedures.
Monitor patients receiving conscious sedation or analgesia.
Maintain the sterility and cleanliness of the procedure room and set up and test endoscopy equipment before procedures.
Escalate situations beyond the role’s capability or responsibilities and report and communicate errors.
After cross-training, provide pre- and post-operative nursing care and cover lunches, breaks, or full shifts in those areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.