Registered Nurse 12 Hr. Surgery

Job #: 10490 Job Category: NursingJob Type: Per DiemShift Type: VariableFacility:Department: SurgeryPay Range: $66.16/hr. - $92.47/hr.Open Date: 05.08.26Close Date:Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingLicensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of CaliforniaBSN preferredCritical care experience desirableCurrent American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCurrent ACLS CertificationCurrent PALS CertificationStroke CertificationCPAN (Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse) preferred Job Details: Start Date:Open Until Filled.Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingLicensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of CaliforniaBSN preferredCritical care experience desirableCurrent American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCurrent ACLS CertificationCurrent PALS CertificationStroke CertificationCPAN (Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse) preferred Duties &Responsibilities:Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients of all ages in the immediate post-operative period.DutiesI. Responsibilities and Authorities:Provides nursing care to patients of all agesConducts an initial and ongoing assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient's individual needs and age groupRecovers surgical patient receiving anesthesia following established routineAssesses and provides for patient needs of daily living, privacy and safe environmentAssesses symptoms and changes in patient's condition and responds appropriatelyInitiates nursing orders and notifies physicians as indicatedAdministers medications and completes treatments accurately and on timeResponds in a therapeutic manner to patient behaviorPractices Medical-Surgical AsepsisResponds to emergency situations appropriatelyPractices department and unit standards of careDemonstrates proper telephone and intercom etiquetteKeep abreast of new changes occurring in the Surgery DepartmentKeep abreast of new techniques and proceduresUnderstand and perform standardization of set-upsEconomical use of suppliesKnowledge of fire and disaster procedureKnowledge of cardiac arrest proceduresKnow location of fire alarms, fire extinguishers and fire hosesTakes PACU call as assignedPerforms other duties as assigned II. Maintains Written and Verbal Communication Cycle:Documents recovery progression on Post Anesthesia recordCommunicates pertinent information to other members of the health care teamTransmits concise report that includes pertinent events of Operating Room and Post Anesthesia unitMaintains confidentiality of patient and self III. Demonstrates Professional Responsibilities in the Work Setting:Practices problem solving approach (Identify, Gather Facts and Implement Plan)Completes physician orders accurately: Seeks clarification when indicatedAccepts constructive criticism to upgrade professional abilitiesOffers assistance and/or instruction to co-workersParticipates in professional development activitiesParticipates in unit meetings and educational activities in order to develop skills and grow in awarenessDemonstrates proper use of time cardMaintains a professional and courteous manner in interpersonal and interdepartmental relationshipsDemonstrates professional work habits in attendance and organization Other Info:Lifting Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for exteded periods, occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. Wears personal protective equipment as required. Generally lifting objects not more than 50 Ibs. and/or carrying objects weighing 20 Ibs. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 Ibs. with help.Available Shifts: