Registered Nurse

Savas Management Center • Cathedral City, CA

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About The Position

Lifekind Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse at its Surgery Center in Cathedral City. The Perioperative RN provides safe, efficient, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures, working closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff. The role supports patient safety, surgical outcomes, and clinic efficiency within Lifekind Health’s transdisciplinary model of care.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.
• ACLS certification, or the ability to obtain it within the designated timeframe.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of perioperative, surgical, operating room, or PACU nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative patient intake, verification, and comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs, history, allergies, and medications.
• Review and verify surgical consents, documentation, laboratory results, and clearances before procedures.
• Initiate IV access and prepare or administer ordered medications and fluids.
• Perform point-of-care testing, such as glucose and pregnancy tests.
• Educate patients and caregivers about procedures and post-operative expectations.
• Conduct pre-operative phone calls to review instructions, medical history, and transportation arrangements.
• Prepare and document patient charts and maintain pre-operative area readiness, cleanliness, and supplies.
• Serve as the circulating nurse, ensuring patient safety and acting as a patient advocate.
• Prepare the operating room with required instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, and site using established safety protocols.
• Assist surgeons and scrub technicians while maintaining sterile field integrity.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers to support continuous monitoring and patient stability.
• Perform surgical counts and monitor adherence to aseptic technique.
• Document intraoperative events, medications, implants, and specimens accurately.
• Respond to intraoperative emergencies and initiate appropriate protocols.
• Receive and assess patients immediately after procedures, including airway, vital signs, and level of consciousness.
• Monitor and document ongoing patient status, recognizing and responding to complications.
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and titrate oxygen as needed.
• Provide pain management and patient comfort measures.
• Educate patients and caregivers about discharge instructions and post-operative care.
• Ensure safe discharge, including verification of responsible transportation, and complete discharge documentation and required follow-up calls.
• Maintain inventory and restock medications and clinical supplies.
• Perform daily equipment and safety checks, including checks of the crash cart, AED, oxygen, suction, and glucometer.
• Conduct environmental and temperature monitoring for compliance.
• Assist with EKGs, chart audits, scanning, and documentation compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Support patient flow, including escorting patients and assisting with room turnover.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options, including three Cigna PPO plans; the company pays 90% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums.
• Dental insurance through Principal Life Insurance Company.
• Vision insurance through Principal and VSP Vision Care.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA).
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage with medical enrollment.
• Employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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