Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Conifer Health Solutions • Joshua Tree, CA

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About The Position

Assists with quality patient care in an operating room setting.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree
• 1 year experience as a Medical/Surgical nurse
• Current California RN
• Current CPR

Responsibilities

• Knowledge in principles of surgical nursing and aseptic technique. Able to collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data and assist in any surgical treatments relevant to the patient’s care in surgery.
• Ability to provide a safe environment for patients requiring surgical procedures. Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital policy and safety/sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scrubbing and circulating for surgical procedures.
• Ability to assemble all necessary instruments, supplies, equipment and drugs used in the operating groom.
• Provides instruction to patients entering the surgical suite. Explains procedures to patients thoroughly, provides assistance when necessary, monitors patients’ comfort and alleviates anxiety during procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to supervise ancillary staff in the management of the surgical suite. Able to direct transportation of the patient, management of supplies and cleaning of OR suite through ancillary staff as necessary.
• Participates in QI activities for the surgical suite.
• Maintains certifications/licenses required without prompting or intervention
• Demonstrates competence in the care of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients (when /if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient’s age-related and other physical, psychological and cultural needs and carrying patient care activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees