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To utilize specialized nursing knowledge and discriminative judgment while giving direct and indirect patient care.
To function effectively as a member of the Surgery Center team.
To support quality activities.
It is necessary to perform some overtime beyond regularly scheduled work hours to provide patient care. Additionally, some on-call duty may be required. Because of the nature of patient care and the pace in the pre/post-operative care unit, this job can be stressful and hectic.
Physical and mental – requires extensive mobility, waling, and standing. 90% of time spent pushing, pulling, lifting equipment; lifting, turning, and assisting patients. Potential exists for exposure to blood and body fluids as well as other hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment should be utilized as needed. Must be able to analyze, problem solve, and make decisions quickly and calmly. Employee must be able to work independently as well as within a team. Employee must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory and excellent patient assessment skills. Employee must present professional image. Must be willing to take responsibility and maintain accountability. Employee must possess good organizational and excellent communication skills as well as flexibility. Must have ability to prioritize and handle periods of stress. Requires respect for the confidential nature of the work environment.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
The Pre/Post-operative Staff Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, and be currently licensed to practice nursing. A minimum of one year experience in acute care/PACU is required. Cardiac monitored nursing care preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct pre/post-operative care of the patient; present good public relation skills; and possess the ability to handle stress.
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$93k-116k (estimate)
03/20/2024
07/17/2024
uspi.com
TEMPLETON, CA
7,500 - 15,000
1998
Private
BRENDA GRAY
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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