Rn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• State of New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PASS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete preoperative nursing assessments to identify patient-specific medical conditions, anesthesia-related risks, and potential risks associated with surgery.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, primary care providers, and other healthcare team members to prepare patients for surgical procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia screening through telephone interviews and chart reviews.
• Document medical, surgical, and social history, allergies, and current medications.
• Assess functional capacity and identify concerns that require further evaluation.
• Coordinate preoperative testing and consultations according to anesthesia protocols.
• Identify medications requiring special consideration before surgery and instruct patients on appropriate management according to facility protocols.
• Provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses.
• Coordinate patient care with patients and families in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Perform assessments and document them using appropriate databases and assessment flow sheets.
• Initiate, use, and document appropriate protocols and standards of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or standard protocols and document according to policy.
• Identify and meet patient and family learning and discharge needs throughout the episode of care.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes and document according to unit standards.
• Perform competently in emergency situations.
• Delegate or assign aspects of patient care to healthcare team members based on their validated competencies.
• Provide leadership through communication about and validation of patient care.
• Assist with procedures, treatments, and surgical techniques, or delegate or assign them appropriately.
• Complete patient population-, age-, procedure-, and protocol-specific education and competency testing.
• Demonstrate competency in required psychomotor skills.
• Assist with orienting new staff or students and serve as a resource and professional role model.
• Maintain current nursing responsibilities and clinical standards of care.
• Provide clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed personnel.
• Incorporate the PHS mission into caregiving activities and support shared governance and models of care delivery.
• Meet requirements of the PRN connection agreement.
• Flexibly meet patient care needs in other departments by floating within the cluster.
• Assume other leadership roles, such as relief charge nurse, as required by the department.
• Participate in unit or department governance and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain professional dress, display an ID badge, document continuing education, maintain positive working relationships, and keep punctual and reliable attendance.
• Complete mandatory in-services, competencies, and licensure requirements on time, and follow safety and equipment policies.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles, for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with access to free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• Enhanced sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.