Registered Nurse-Surgery, Per Diem, Varied Shift

Job description

JOB TITLE : Staff RN, Surgery
REPORTS TO : Director, Surgical Services
POSITION SUMMARY : Provides for the surgical patient’s needs, by assessing, planning and implementing nursing care patient receives preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. Nursing activities performed by the perioperative nurse include patient assessment, creating and maintaining a sterile and safe environment, preoperative and postoperative teaching, monitoring physiologic and psychological status, integration and coordination of care across settings and among disciplines, patient advocacy, and efficient provision of resources. Performs all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing preferred. BSN preferred. Minimum of two years of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a current California RN license and BLS certification required. ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire or status change. CNOR preferred.