Procedure Room Nurse - RN

At Northern California Fertility Medical Center, we’re committed to delivering compassionate, patient-focused fertility care, and that includes supporting patients through every step of their fertility journey. We’re looking for a per diem Procedure Room Nurse-RN join our team in Sacramento!

General Summary of Duties:
The Pre-Op/PACU Nurse administers diligent care to outpatients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. The PACU nurse will provide care for post-operative patients recovering from regional and local anesthesia.

Essential Functions:

• Assess, instruct and prepare patients prior to surgery

• Ensure operative and informed consents are signed and correct

• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure

• Initiate IV’s and ensure patients are informed about procedure

• Assess the patients’ post-operative condition

• Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria

• Log all findings in patient files

• Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort

• Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician

• Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• RN degree; preferably BSN or MSN

Experience:

• Advanced knowledge in critical care practice of nursing

• Previous ambulatory surgery experience preferred

Requirements:

• Current California RN license

• CPR certification

• BCLS and ACLS

Knowledge:

• Practical perioperative nursing

• Critical care processes

• Patient documentation into an EHR

• Surgical procedures and related patient care

• Pain and nausea management techniques

• Anesthetic agents

• Aseptic and sterile techniques

Skills:

• Excellent assessment and decision-making skills

• Strong communication and team skills

• Competent in IV therapy and medications

• Organized and able to prioritize tasks

• Strong documentation skills

Abilities:

• Work well with patients, families, and all levels of staff

• Function in a fast-paced, stressful environment

• Work independently and as part of a team

• Exercise good judgment when performing duties

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Operating room and PACU setting

• Frequent contact with diverse individuals

• High exposure to infection, bodily fluids, and sharp instruments

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting; must stand 6–8 hours/day

• Occasional lifting/moving of equipment and supplies, up to 50 lbs

• Must be able to transfer patients

Ivy Fertility is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Ivy Fertility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $48 - $52