Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery Room

Paradise Valley Hospital•National City, CA

4d•$48 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel, and maintains standards of professional nursing. The role works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and with co-workers to support continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The nurse adheres to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate. Paradise Valley Hospital is a 291-bed acute care hospital in National City and a member of Prime Healthcare. Its services include acute rehabilitation, cardiac catheterization, inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency services, and behavioral health services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
Work with other departments to provide a continuum of care.
Collaborate with co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care and efficient patient flow, and to maintain and organize the unit.
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.