Staff RN - Outpatient Surgery

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care according to Marshall Medical Center’s (MMC’s) standard of practice.
• Validates pre-operatively, that each patient is physically and emotionally ready for the intended procedure and provides patient care ensuring safety throughout the intra-operative and post-operative phase until patient care has been transferred to the PACU RN or Primary Care Nurse.
• Maintains good public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff in a friendly and professional manner, functioning as the patient’s advocate at all times.
• The OR RN oversees the performance of any non-professional, whose activities impact their patient’s care and ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees.

Requirements

• Current California Registered Nursing (RN) License required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Has the physical and mental health sufficient to accomplish the duties of an RN and able to meet the pharmacology requirements of MMC.
• Computer familiarity required.

Preferred

• Previous operating room nursing experience required.
• (Previous experience may be waived to allow for in-house training). · Five years nursing experience preferred.

Department

Outpatient Surgery Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type: Limited Term (Fixed Term) Per Diem Type (if applicable): Minimum Pay Range: $59.28 - $71.14 Job Description: * Limited Term Up to 6 Months * POSITION SUMMARY The Surgical Services Operating Room Nurse (OR RN) assumes responsibility and accountability for designated patients undergoing surgical procedures, utilizing the nursing process.