Registered Nurse II, Pre-Op/PACU - Torrance ASC (Per Diem)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Torrance, CA

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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 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; monitoring patients receiving conscious sedation or analgesia; and administering oral and IV medications safely and accurately. The nurse maintains accurate medical records and procedure logs, communicates relevant information to physicians and coworkers, and helps ensure a safe environment for patients. The nurse follows Standard Precautions and uses required personal protective equipment. Responsibilities also include cleaning and disinfecting endoscopy equipment, operating and troubleshooting patient monitoring equipment, maintaining supplies and medications, and keeping the procedure room sterile and clean. The nurse sets up and tests endoscopy equipment before procedures, ensures informed consent is understood and signed before sedation, reports errors, and escalates issues beyond their capability or responsibilities. After 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 is the minimum education requirement.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.
Experience in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Surgery Center setting is required.
Current California state license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS/ALS) certification is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
5 years of nursing experience is 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 coworkers.
Provide a safe environment for patients and intervene in problem situations, reporting to a supervisor as appropriate and documenting actions accurately.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Clean and disinfect endoscopy equipment; operate and troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment; and help maintain adequate supplies and medication inventory.
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 and 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 capability or job responsibilities to appropriate personnel and report and communicate errors.
After training, provide pre- and post-operative nursing care and cover lunches, breaks, or full shifts as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.