Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides 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, and directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining 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 applicable 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. The position is at Huntington Beach Hospital, a 131-bed acute-care community hospital and member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The RN is directly accountable 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 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 to provide a continuum of care and with coworkers to support 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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