Registered Nurse (RN) - Bilingual Cantonese/Mandarin Preferred
About The Position
Astrana Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care for patients undergoing surgical and procedural interventions in an ambulatory surgical setting. The RN performs pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care, conducts patient assessments, administers medications, monitors patient responses, and provides patient education. The RN helps ensure safe and efficient surgical operations in accordance with established protocols and standards of care. The position is onsite daily at 1668 S Garfield Ave, Ste 100, Alhambra, CA 91801. The listed compensation range is $43.00–$54.00 per hour. Astrana Health’s stated values are to put patients first; empower entrepreneurial providers and care teams; operate with integrity and excellence; be innovative; and work as one team. The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and states that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license in California.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of post-anesthesia care, patient monitoring, and emergency response.
- Effective communication and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly motivated and able to work with multiple teams simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in PACU, a recovery room, ambulatory surgery, or acute care.
- Scheduling flexibility.
- Bilingual English/Mandarin and/or Cantonese.
Responsibilities
- Receive patients from operating room or procedure areas and perform nursing assessments upon admission to recovery through discharge.
- Closely observe and monitor post-operative patients, including vital signs, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, respirations, blood pressure, pain level, and level of consciousness.
- Identify cardiac arrhythmias and abnormal clinical findings through monitoring, interpret EKG data as indicated, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions per physician or anesthesia orders.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and ordered treatments; document interventions and respond appropriately to adverse reactions.
- Perform or assist physicians with sterile and non-sterile procedures, dressing changes, and post-operative interventions as required.
- Provide immediate respiratory support or emergency care when necessary, including oxygen, suction, AMBU bag, CPR, and venipuncture per policy.
- Teach and instruct patients and families about recovery, medications, activity restrictions, and follow-up care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including recovery notes, vital signs, medications, and patient responses to treatment.
- Follow safety precautions and infection control procedures and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe recovery environment.
- Maintain knowledge of supplies and equipment and restock as necessary to support daily operations.
- Assist the circulating nurse or surgical team with patient flow and post-operative coordination as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
