Registered Nurse II, Procedural - Calabasas ASC (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II, Procedural provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders, recognized nursing techniques, applicable California nursing practice requirements, and Center policies and procedures. The nurse works collaboratively with physicians and staff, demonstrates teamwork, and uses initiative, insight, and sound judgment in decision-making. The role includes assessing and supporting patients before, during, and after procedures; assisting physicians during procedures; administering oral and IV medications safely; monitoring patients receiving conscious sedation or analgesia; and maintaining accurate records. The nurse also helps ensure informed consent is understood and signed before sedation, maintains a safe environment, and escalates situations beyond their capability or responsibilities. The position involves cleaning and disinfecting endoscopy equipment, operating and troubleshooting patient-monitoring equipment, maintaining supplies and medications, and keeping the procedure room clean and sterile. After cross-training, the nurse may provide pre- and post-operative care and cover breaks or shifts in those areas as needed.
Requirements
- Associate degree or college diploma in Nursing is the minimum education requirement; a bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience is required; 5 years is preferred.
- Current California state license to practice as a Registered Nurse, required upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS/ALS) certification, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Five years of nursing experience.
- Experience in a gastroenterology practice, endoscopy center, or endoscopy unit.
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.
- Clearly and accurately communicate pertinent information to physicians and co-workers.
- Provide a safe environment for patients to prevent 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 required personal protective equipment.
- Maintain equipment and supplies, including cleaning and disinfecting endoscopy equipment, operating and troubleshooting patient-monitoring equipment, and helping maintain adequate inventories 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 nurse's capability or job responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
