Registered Nurse, DAYS - Full Time Position: NO WEEKENDS, NIGHTS OR HOLIDAYS!

8 hour shifts!

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is accountable for using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation in the pre, intra and post procedure care of all patients. The Staff Nurse serves as both a team member and team leader as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing • RN with active California license, no restrictions • One (1) year of nursing experience, preferably, in an ambulatory surgery center • CPR and ACLS certification • Strong ethical and moral character references • Basic computer skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Interface with co-workers and physicians regarding patient care issues • Act as the patient advocate in the pre, intra, and post procedure areas • Check monitoring equipment daily to assure working order to include but not limited to; defibrillator, EKG monitor, automatic blood pressure unit, and lab testing equipment, if appropriate • Assess patient status on admission and on an on-going basis • Implement pre-operative routine care including obtaining I.V. access • Communicate relevant information to physician, facility manager and appropriate staff • Perform waive testing as requested • Document all aspects of patient care as required by policy • Assist in transporting patients from the Pre Op area and to the Recovery Room • Provide patient care appropriate to age specific need • Review policies and procedures specific to equipment utilization based on manufacturer’s recommendations/maintains ongoing review • Analyze and evaluate nursing care to improve quality of care given • Coordinate patient-care activities with physician and anesthesia providers to provide continuity of patient care • Respond to emergency situations and maintains competency • Ability to effectively communicate information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with physicians, managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general public • Use safety checklist • Oversee the care, cleaning, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment to maintain proper working conditions • Delegate staffing duties appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel in accordance with scope of practice and center policies and procedures • Assure procedure rooms are stocked adequately • Adhere to sanitation policies and procedures properly disposing of contaminated waste following Universal Precautions and OSHA regulations • Review chart prior to delivering care • Complete care activity within specified time frame • Administer and charts medications as ordered by physician • Assist physician with specimen collection and ensure correct labeling, documentation, and transport procedure in accordance with the policy in accordance with the policy • Regular and predictable attendance • Attend all required education • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person