Surgery Specialty Clinic Registered Nurse I/II.

Ventura County • Ventura, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I/II provides licensed nursing support across the Surgical Specialty Clinic, including Plastic Surgery, ENT, Urology, Neurosurgery, and General Surgery. The nurse supports physicians and advanced practice providers with patient assessment, clinical triage, medication administration, procedures, patient education, specimen management, and pre- and post-operative care. The position also supports Urology patients receiving intravesical bladder cancer treatments, including ordered gemcitabine therapy, and assists with Environment of Care rounds and ongoing clinic readiness to help meet safety, infection prevention, medication management, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements.

This position is represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation. The posting identifies one Regular Full-Time vacancy. The eligible list may also be used to fill future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Per Diem Pool, Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies for this position.

Requirements

• Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse I: no experience is required; successful completion of the Health Care Agency Pharmacology examination within three months of employment is mandatory for Health Care Agency assignments.
• Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse II: six months of full-time professional registered nursing experience in the assigned specialty area.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California.
• Have direct patient-care experience involving administration of intravesical bladder cancer medications, such as gemcitabine.
• Have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by the first day of employment.
• Be willing and able to obtain and maintain Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification and Oncology Nurse Certification within one year of hire.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional nursing in multidisciplinary specialty clinics; intravesical bladder cancer treatments and related safety measures; pre- and postoperative care, wound healing, drain management, and clinical triage; patient and staff education; quality assurance; infection control, surgical asepsis, and Environment of Care requirements.
• Be able to provide safe, efficient nursing support for patients receiving intravesical urology therapies; guide clinical support staff; comply with accreditation and regulatory requirements; maintain competencies through continuing education; make sound decisions in emergencies or stressful situations; protect patient confidentiality; build positive working relationships; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Previous experience in Urology, Oncology, and/or ambulatory surgical specialty care.
• Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification.
• Oncology Nurse Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical telephone triage, manage urgent patient concerns and acute postoperative complications, and evaluate ER follow-up requests in collaboration with surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers to determine appropriate care and disposition.
• Perform preoperative assessments and surgical preparation, review medications, assess postoperative wounds, manage drains, provide follow-up care, and plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing interventions.
• Provide specialized nursing care and administer intravesical bladder cancer treatments, including BCG and gemcitabine, according to training, protocols, and demonstrated competencies.
• Coordinate care across Plastic Surgery, ENT, Urology, Neurosurgery, and General Surgery; follow up on orders and referrals; and provide case management for patients with high-risk or chronic conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient education about surgical preparation, wound and drain care, and recovery after procedures, tailoring instruction for patients from infancy through geriatrics.
• Prepare patients, sterile fields, and exam rooms for specialized in-office procedures; assist providers during procedures; monitor patient tolerance; and collect, process, and handle lab and pathology specimens, including biopsy tissue.
• Assist providers with medication management, including protocol-driven refills and postoperative pain or antibiotic regimens.
• Manage high-volume patient workflows, answer phones, review and route patient portal messages, monitor clinical areas to minimize wait times, and adapt to schedule changes and unexpected surgical events.
• Serve as a clinical resource for Medical Assistants and Licensed Vocational Nurses, supporting clinical competencies, staff education, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and patient safety.
• Participate in establishing patient-care standards, clinic policies, procedures, protocols, and nursing committee activities; maintain current knowledge of surgical specialty best practices.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with Environment of Care rounds and clinic readiness to support compliance with safety, infection prevention, medication management, emergency preparedness, and regulatory requirements.
• Follow surgical asepsis and infection-control requirements, use at least two patient identifiers, and maintain clean, safe, and sterile patient-care areas.
• Adhere to HIPAA, practice cultural sensitivity, follow mandated reporting protocols, and promptly report safety incidents through reporting software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Educational incentive: 2.5% for an Associate's degree, 3.5% for a Bachelor's degree, or 5% for a Master's degree.
• Bilingual incentive may be available for eligible positions, subject to the applicable memorandum of agreement and departmental needs, and requires passing the applicable fluency exam.
• Certification pay of $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work-week hours for each qualified certification, up to five certifications; one certification may qualify for $2.00 per hour for a National Certification.
• Flexible Credit Allowance: biweekly contribution toward medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
• Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan.
• Overtime compensation eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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