Registered Nurse - Operating Room

• Days, 4-10's per week On-Call: Week Nights, Weekends, & Holidays (rotating with staff) MUST HAVE :
• California RN License
• Minimum of one year current operating room experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS JOB

• The RN renders collaborative nursing care via the defined department Method of Practice, to a caseload of patients for an assigned shift in accordance to the medical staff practitioners treatment plan, nursing standards of care/practice and professional code of ethics. The RN is committed to promoting the health potential of the patient (body-mind-spirit) through the implementation of the nursing process. Demonstrates ability to delegate appropriately and direct staff in the coordination and delivery of care; assumes responsibility for the appropriate utilization of care resources; demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with others in problem resolution, is sensitive to the needs of patients, families, and fellow employees. JOB RELATIONSHIPS :
• Reports directly to Perioperative Services Director of Nursing
• Reports indirectly to the House Supervisor and other management covering the department.
• Takes daily direction from the Coordinator of Surgery/Anesthesia/CSP
• May be given direction by the Manager of OP/PACU
• Collaborates with all members of the Health Care Team in the coordination of patient care.
• Delegates and directs assigned shift caseload team which may be comprised of RN and ST.
• In absence of Coordinator, takes daily direction from an assigned Shift Charge RN (Board Runner).
• When working as Surgery RN delegates and directs assigned shift caseload team which may be comprised of RN and ST. JOB EXPOSURE : This position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. AGE OF PATIENT POPULATION:
• Interprets the appropriate life span needs of patients, provides appropriate population based care according to the department skills checklist for identified populations and age groups identified below: Neonate: Birth to 27 days of age Pediatric: 28 days of age to 13th Birthday Adult: 13 years of age to 65 years of age Geriatric: >65 years of age No daily direct patient care contact
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients/families and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients life span.

1. Graduate of School of Nursing 2. Current California State License as a Registered Nurse required 3.

BSN/BA preferred 4. Possess a minimum of one year current operating room experience 5. BLS upon hire and on-going 6.

ACLS and PALS within six months of hire and on-going 7. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to instruct /comfort patients /families; to maintain effective communication / contact and healthcare team members. 8. Analytical skills necessary in order to prioritize workload and prepare nursing care plans, implement effective nursing care and develop solutions to problems concerning patients body, mind, and spirit. 9.

Basic Computer knowledge including: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and intranet. 10. Ability to learn Computer software programs applicable to patient care and operations process. 11. Must be able to understand, read, and write English clearly Physical and Environmental

1. Able to fulfill physical requirements for this position as documented on the attached Physical Requirements form, 2. May be exposed to periods of stress.13 week contract; 4x10s per week; on call week nights, weekends, and holidays rotating with staff.

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