Staff RN - Surgery

Marshall Medical Center • Placerville, CA

3d • $56 - $70

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY The Surgical Services Operating Room Nurse (OR RN) assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients undergoing surgical procedures, utilizing the nursing process. Provides patient care according to Marshall Medical Center’s (MMC’s) standard of practice. Validates pre-operatively, that each patient is physically and emotionally ready for the intended procedure and provides patient care ensuring safety throughout the intra-operative and post-operative phase until patient care has been transferred to the PACU RN or Primary Care Nurse. Maintains good public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff in a friendly and professional manner, functioning as the patient’s advocate at all times. The OR RN oversees the performance of any non-professional, whose activities impact their patient’s care and ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure/Certification: Current California Registered Nursing (RN) License required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Knowledge: Previous operating room nursing experience required. (Previous experience may be waived to allow for in-house training). Five years nursing experience preferred. Skills: Has the physical and mental health sufficient to accomplish the duties of an RN and able to meet the pharmacology requirements of MMC. Computer familiarity required. A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.

Requirements

• Current California Registered Nursing (RN) License required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Previous operating room nursing experience required. (Previous experience may be waived to allow for in-house training).
• Has the physical and mental health sufficient to accomplish the duties of an RN and able to meet the pharmacology requirements of MMC.
• Computer familiarity required.

Nice To Haves

• Five years nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients undergoing surgical procedures, utilizing the nursing process
• Provides patient care according to Marshall Medical Center’s (MMC’s) standard of practice
• Validates pre-operatively, that each patient is physically and emotionally ready for the intended procedure and provides patient care ensuring safety throughout the intra-operative and post-operative phase until patient care has been transferred to the PACU RN or Primary Care Nurse
• Maintains good public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff in a friendly and professional manner, functioning as the patient’s advocate at all times
• oversees the performance of any non-professional, whose activities impact their patient’s care and ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees