Registered Nurse RN Surgery Center Per Diem Los Angeles, CA

Fresenius Medical Care

89d • $41 - $68

About The Position

This role is for a per diem RN role in our Los Angeles, CA surgery center. Must be able to work 1-2 Saturdays (daytime) per month. Other days of the week may also be available. Bilingual in English & Spanish a strong plus. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FVC/FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FVC/FMS policy requirements. Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager and/or Charge Registered Nurse, utilizing standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimum patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree desirable; Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
• Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification required.
• 4 - 6 years' related experience.
• Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU or emergency department experience preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in IV insertion.
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Experience with Medical database software.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and driving FVC quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
• Assists with implementation of FVC quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve FVC quality standards.
• Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, ensuring that FVC/FMC policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.
• Maintains integrity of medical records and other FVC administrative and operational records.
• Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.
• Provides education to patients and patient's family regarding post procedure care of vascular access.
• Monitors patient condition before, during and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections.
• Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions.
• Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner.
• Confirms written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies.
• Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures as needed.
• Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician's orders.
• Acts as scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as needed; maintaining a sterile technique.
• Assists with patient workflow by transporting patients as needed.
• Performs point-of-care laboratory testing as directed per physician's orders.
• Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.
• Provides regular and effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis.
• Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.
• Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspects operation of all facility equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at all times.
• Assists with efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment.
• Completes state required records for all implanted devices in an accurate and timely manner.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $41 - $68.
• Drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees