Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services

Shriners Hospitals for Children • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse functions as a member of the Operating Room team, providing professional nursing care to patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities may be compromised during surgical or other invasive procedures. The nurse supports the Anesthesiologist as needed during the intraoperative process and uses clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and the nursing process to care for operating room patients. The role applies AORN principles and guidelines to maintain asepsis and infection control. The nurse also supports Shriners Hospitals’ family-centered care philosophy.

Requirements

• California RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• CPR certification.
• PALS certification within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of specialty experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services to patients with a variety of needs using the nursing process and within the scope, ethics, and standards of practice defined by the American Nurses Association and the California BRN Nurse Practice Act.
• Support the family-centered care philosophy of Shriners Hospitals.
• Collect and analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and develop plans with strategies for health promotion and restoration, health maintenance, or addressing health-related problems and issues.
• Implement the identified plan and coordinate care delivery.
• Use strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
• Apply professional ethical codes that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice.
• Integrate evidence and research findings into practice.
• Demonstrate leadership in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community.
• Support the Anesthesiologist as needed during intraoperative procedures.
• Apply AORN principles and guidelines to ensure asepsis and infection control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time