RN - OR
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Surgery
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 06:30-17:00
Hours per Shift: 10 hours
Experience: Minimum of one year current operating room experience
License: Current California State License as a Registered Nurse required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
Must-Have: California RN License, Minimum of one year current operating room experience, BLS, ACLS, PALS
Description:
The RN renders collaborative nursing care via the defined department Method of Practice.
This care is provided to a caseload of patients for an assigned shift in accordance with the medical staff practitioner’s treatment plan.
The nursing standards of care/practice and professional code of ethics will be upheld.
The RN is committed to promoting the health potential of the patient (body-mind-spirit) through the implementation of the nursing process.
Demonstrates the 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.
Sensitive to the needs of patients, families, and fellow employees.
Reports directly to the 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 include RNs and surgical technologists.
In the absence of the Coordinator, takes daily direction from an assigned Shift Charge RN.
When working as Surgery RN, delegates and directs assigned shift caseload team.
This position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
The RN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients and families.
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s life span.
Qualifications include:
Graduate of School of Nursing.
BSN/BA preferred.
BLS upon hire and ongoing.
ACLS and PALS within six months of hire and ongoing.
Interpersonal skills necessary to instruct and comfort patients and families.
Maintain effective communication with healthcare team members.
Analytical skills necessary to prioritize workload and prepare nursing care plans.
Implement effective nursing care and develop solutions to problems concerning patients’ body, mind, and spirit.
Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.
Ability to learn software programs applicable to patient care and operations process.
Must be able to understand, read, and write English clearly.
Able to fulfill physical requirements for this position.
May be exposed to periods of stress.
