Registered Nurse - Surgery Center

Ambulatory Surgery Center in Newport Beach looking for staff RN's.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of each patient assigned.*
• Adheres to the Pre, Intra and Post Procedure standards of nursing care.
• Provides patient care pre, intra and post-operatively
• Observes vital signs, IV site, dressings, tubes, drains, and any special monitoring equipment required for the recovery period.*
• Allay fears and anxiety of patient, provides quiet environment, and respects the dignity and privacy of the patient.
• Coordinate the preparation of the center with other team members.
• Implement the plan of care during each phase of care within the center.*
• Assess patients according to systematic approach.*
• Identify the patient with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, initiate and maintain adequate CPR.*
• Evaluate the nursing assessment and appropriately communicate data to the anesthesiologist/CRNA and/or physician.*
• Assess and implement discharge from post-anesthesia recovery unit.*
• Give comprehensive nursing care to meet the total needs of the patient.
• Accurately record nursing actions and physician’s directions on the medical record which reflects nursing care given.*
• Maintain a safe physical environment including equipment and necessary supplies.
• Assists in the development of the Center's Quality Management & Professional Improvement Program. Actively participates in the ongoing Quality Management & Professional Improvement Program.*
• Promote good public relations with the patient’s family and visitors.
• Participation in Center “in services” relative to position and to maintain professional competency.
• Adheres to Center’s policies.
• Performs other assigned work as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure with this State’s Board of Nurse Examiners. Demonstrated knowledge and responsibility through references from past education and/or job experience.
• A comprehensive knowledge of operating room nursing principles, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to give concise and accurate directions verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize own work and that of others.
• Current BLS and ACLS

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person