Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative environment using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role serves patients across the lifespan, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The RN coordinates patient care with the surgical team, including surgeons and anesthesiologists; directs and supports the OR Technician and other personnel; collaborates across departments to maintain continuity of care and patient flow; and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies. The RN also participates in performance improvement initiatives, unit meetings, and professional development in-services, and serves as a resource to colleagues. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. It offers a comprehensive range of services and describes its care as patient-centered, delivered with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- At least 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 comprehensive direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative environment using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Coordinate care with the surgical team, including surgeons and anesthesiologists.
- Direct and support the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Collaborate with other departments to support continuity of care and patient flow.
- Comply with applicable regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies.
- Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives, unit meetings, and professional development in-services.
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues as a knowledgeable resource.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
