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Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
Nights Job type: Full Time Hours: The clinical nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient. The clinical nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family and/or significant other to attain optimal health. The clinical nurse is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care.
Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the operating room and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Validates and documents correct patient, procedure, and site. Insures appropriate preparation of the operating room and patient for specific procedures.
Plans care to insure a safe peri-operative experience for patient and staff Patient assessment Perioperative plan of care Protect patient from injury Perform count procedures to protect patient Insure correct site, side, and level for procedure Manage specimens in appropriate manner Administer medications appropriately Protect patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy Delegate tasks appropriately according to CA nurse practice act Document nursing care Participate in performance improvement Maintain required competencies Act as patient advocate Qualifications POSITION
Current OR experience required Required: Bachelors in Nursing from an accredited professional nursing program Current RN licensure in the State of California. Current American Heart Association BLS certification (maintain current at all times). 1 year of OR experience. Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, and co-workers inter- and intra-departmentally.
Possess active listening skills. Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing theory and practice. Compassionate, non-judgmental patient caregiver and advocate.
Must be able to tolerate physically and mentally demanding work. Possesses audible acuity necessary for taking blood pressures and maintaining patient safety. #LI-JS4
Full time · Night shift