Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery

Huntington Beach Hospital • Huntington Beach, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Ambulatory Surgery delivers direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care is provided to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The RN coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel, and maintains professional nursing standards. The role collaborates with other departments and coworkers to support continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The RN adheres to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serves as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Huntington Beach Hospital is a 131-bed acute-care community hospital and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and serves Huntington Beach and the surrounding area.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect peri-operative patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients from neonates through older adults.
• Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and coworkers to provide continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed