Rn Jobs in Los Angeles, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.
• Communicates in an open and concise manner.
• Exhibits good verbal (one-to-one and one-to-group) communication skills.
• Identifies and resolves communication barriers (involving self/others).
• Writes effective business communications.
• Conducts effective meetings.
• Participates effectively in meetings.
• Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Plans and organizes own work.
• Recognizes when a system or process is not producing the desired results.
• Determines the cause of problems before taking action.
• Gathers relevant information when necessary.
• Systematically generates and evaluates alternatives and solutions before making a decision.
• Thinks in a logical, disciplined manner.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Manages multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Able to work within a team.
• Good communication skills: oral and written.
• Has the ability to be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a group.
• Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
• Should have knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Printer, copier, telephone and fax
• Frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%)
• Regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%)
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential
• Constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology.
• Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time.
• Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry or Operating Room
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize a computer database to obtain and document information on surgical patients.
• Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history.
• Evaluate patients for allergies and reconcile with pre-operative eye drops.
• Communicate with Surgery Schedulers regarding patient needs and pre-surgical paperwork.
• Communicate with Primary Care Physicians, Cardiologists, Oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation pre-operatively.