Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, Urology Associates of Central California (UACC) is currently seeking an Operating Room (OR) Circulator Registered Nurse (RN) to assist in the organization and daily function of the Operating Room.

What makes working here different? We are not a hospital Operating Room so this person will not have to endure nights, weekends, or on-call status. ENJOY your personal life AND your passion for working in healthcare.

***$2500 sign on bonus, with a two year commitment!***

Minimum Requirements:

• Current California RN license
• BLS and ACLS
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Preferred Skills/Experience (aka nice to haves, but not mandatory):

• PALS
• Two (2) years experience as an Operating Room nurse
• Previous pediatric experience
• IV skills
• Ability to circulate and scrub

About the job:

• Assesses patient/caretaker’s understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention
• Provides perioperative teaching to patient/caretaker
• Reviews surgeon preference card, assesses equipment/supply needs, prepares Operating Room, ensures availability of needed supplies and equipment and proper and safe working order
• Safely administers medication to the patient
• Maneuvers patient position appropriate to surgical intervention, using positioning aids as needed to avoid impaired circulation, respiration, and postoperative pain/discomfort
• Identifies and reports suspected child, spousal/partner and elder abuse
• Demonstrates skill in caring for the latex sensitive patients
• Performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts
• Uses principles of asepsis in required situations
• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees

Performance Expectations:

• Maintains professional relationships with physicians and patients
• Organizes equipment, instruments, medication and supplies for cases according to patient needs and physician preference cards
• Assumes responsibility for competency and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education
• Demonstrates a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment
• Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process
• Adheres to the recommended traffic patterns and required attire in the Operating Room

About Urology Associates of Central California:

Since its inception in 1997, Urology Associates of Central California has provided the San Joaquin Valley with elite medical care and unprecedented progress in the urological field. As a multi-faceted facility, it houses state of the art equipment and gifted professionals who are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the genito-urinary system of adults and children.

Urology Associates of Central California (UACC) is the largest urology group in the central valley. We provide the highest level of comprehensive care ranging from conservative treatment to surgical intervention in every area of urologic care. UACC’s 10 Board Certified urologists and eligible specialists offer a variety of experience and expertise including: Bladder Disorders, Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders, Stone Disease, Urinary Incontinence in men & women, Prostate Disease/Health, Genito-Urinary Cancer, Robotic assisted Prostatectomy, Male Infertility, Sexual Dysfunction for men & women, Uro-Gynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Pediatric urology, Minimally invasive surgery for urologic diseases.

Our Mission:

”To provide excellence in urologic care by incorporating the most advanced medicine, technologies and surgical techniques with our highest priority, excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction.”