Temporary Surgical Center Nurse

IVI America • San Francisco, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

IVI RMA North America is seeking a Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Center team in San Francisco. This full-time, onsite position is expected to last approximately 6 months. The Surgical Center Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care throughout the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phases of treatment. We are seeking a compassionate, team-oriented RN with strong clinical skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
• BLS/ACLS – required
• 2+ years clinical nursing experience - required
• Proficient in nursing assessment and intravenous therapy.
• Proficient in computer programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• University Education (Bachelor's Degree) in Nursing
• BLS/ACLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional support to the patient during the pre-operative, operative and post-operative stages.
• Performs all pre-operative and post-operative required activities so that the movement of the surgical procedures are coordinated, ensuring quality patient care.
• Completes patient pre-operative assessment and documents according to policy.
• Performs all operative activities including checking the room for supplies, assisting the surgical technician setting up cases, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, surgical counts, transport of patient and report hand-off to the recovery team.
• Receives patient from the operating room with report of pertinent history and procedure (surgery performed, medications, fluids, complications, anesthetic/sedation/reversal agents, emotional status pre-procedure.)
• Assesses the patient on transfer from the post-anesthesia recovery room and documents that assessment.
• Monitors patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician.
• Reviews the physician’s discharge instructions with the patient and/or the patient’s family and answers any questions the patient or others may have.
• Assists in the readying of the patient for discharge from the Center so that the patient receives continuity of nursing care.
• Follows proper infection control and safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options
• Retirement 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Company Paid: Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability & AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level