Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Prime Healthcare • Chino, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Surgery delivers direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients from neonates through older adults. The RN coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

The RN collaborates with other departments and co-workers to support continuity and quality of patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The position is accountable for following applicable regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participating in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serving as a resource for other personnel as appropriate. The role reports directly to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor.

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).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect peri-operative patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and 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 to provide continuity of care.
• Work with co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient 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

• Education Level: No Education Listed