Surgical RN
About The Position
Regional Hand Center is seeking a full-time Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 10-hour shift, with no weekends, at its surgery center and clinical practice in North Fresno, California. The role provides an opportunity to care for patients with hand and upper-extremity injuries alongside hand surgeons and physician assistants in a supportive team environment focused on clinical excellence and patient-first care. The RN assesses patients, applies critical thinking to patient information, provides appropriate interventions and education, and collaborates with the medical staff and health care team to improve quality, safety, and outcomes. The position also requires effective communication, workload organization, resource stewardship, professional development, confidentiality, adherence to the center’s mission and standards, and safe performance of duties.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in California.
- BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of beginning work in the Ambulatory Surgery Unit.
- At least one year of operating room experience.
- Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and age-specific needs, demonstrated through successful completion of Registered Nurse introductory orientation behaviors.
- Interpersonal skills to maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Critical-thinking skills necessary to perform the role’s principal duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing nursing care.
- Basic computer skills.
- Good hand-eye coordination, especially in the operating room.
- Ability to walk and stand continuously for at least 90% of the time.
- Ability to move, lift, and position patients.
Nice To Haves
- BSN strongly preferred.
- One year of previous ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.
- CNOR.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients appropriately for the identified patient population.
- Gather and analyze patient information, apply critical thinking, and intervene appropriately.
- Identify patient and family education needs and develop and implement appropriate teaching plans.
- Collaborate with medical staff and the health care team, including participation in quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
- Identify and meet or exceed customer service needs, supporting patient satisfaction and a positive patient experience.
- Communicate accurate, timely, concise, and thorough information verbally and in writing with staff at all levels, including physicians.
- Organize and prioritize workload according to patient and unit needs, adjusting plans as situations change.
- Use available resources effectively.
- Demonstrate professional behavior and identify education and professional growth needs.
- Maintain confidentiality concerning patients, physicians, employees, and visitors.
- Follow the organization’s mission, vision, values, and performance standards.
- Perform duties safely, use available safety equipment, and report preventable hazards, unsafe practices, near misses, and errors.
- Provide professional nursing care consistent with nursing theory, practice, and age-specific needs.
- Use technical equipment such as video systems and monitors, and basic computer tools.
- Move, lift, and position patients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Cafeteria plans.
- 401(k) Safe Harbor with immediate vesting.
- Profit sharing.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans.
- Educational reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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