RN Pre OP/PACU

United Surgical Partners International • Los Angeles, CA

87d • $45 - $70

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Pre OP/ PACU provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN Pre-op/PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN Pre-op/PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The RN Pre-op/PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current CA Nursing License.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understanding of principles of aseptic technique and their implementation.
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed.
• Excellent teaching, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change.
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care using the nursing process and medical plan of care.
• Deliver safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in perioperative services.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees