RN Specialized - Orthopedic Surgery - Torrey Pines Clinic

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a benefited, full-time position working 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday, sometime between 6:30 am and 5:00 pm. Hours will vary as needed. The role is located at the Torrey Pines Clinic in La Jolla but may require travel to other sites as needed. Scripps Health offers transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables employees to thrive. Their specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. U.S. News recently ranked Scripps Health #18 for Orthopedics in the nation.

Requirements

ADN or Nursing Diploma
CA RN license
American Heart Association BLS
Well developed phone communication skills, ability to assess, reassure, empathize, and give direction over the phone.
Critical thinking skills around post-operative complications, understanding and identifying patients with abnormal outcomes and managing the care continuum to achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to multi-task and remain calm and professional during busy times.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN
1+ years of experience as RN in acute care/hospital setting
Outpatient RN experience
Epic experience
Surgical experience
Oncology experience

Responsibilities

Conduct significant telephone/patient portal interaction (80%25) coordinating care with patients and collaborating with providers and their care teams.
Educate patients, manage associated paperwork, order entry, prior authorizations, medication refills, assist in procedures and occasional wound care.
Use minimal hands-on nursing skills.
Collaborate with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.