Registered Nurse - Surgery Full-Time Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our patient-centered team. Under supervision, the RN provides direct and indirect patient care services in an acute care and/or non-acute care setting. The ideal candidate will support physicians, coordinate care plans, and ensure safe and high-quality outcomes for patients and their families. RNs are also expected to contribute to quality assurance activities, policy review, and ongoing professional development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient care based on established hospital policies and evidence-based practices.
• Monitor patient progress and document findings accurately in electronic medical records.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and monitor patient responses.
• Respond to emergencies using appropriate nursing interventions and critical judgment.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement, in-service education, and staff training.
• Float or be assigned to units based on patient care needs and organizational priorities.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience:

• Non-Specialty Units: No minimum experience required – new graduate RNs welcome.
• Specialty Units (ICU, ER, OR, L&D, etc.): Minimum of one (1) year of acute care RN experience.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California – Required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required through AHA
• ACLS through AHA, PALS through AHA, NRP, Basic Arrhythmia, and/or Fetal Heart Monitoring – May be required based on unit assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Nursing Practice Act and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Familiarity with hospital safety, infection control, and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to manage emergency situations and make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate records and communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish trust and rapport with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting.
• Must be able to lift and position patients and equipment (up to 50 lbs).
• Manual dexterity and sensory acuity required to perform essential functions.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Age-Specific Competency:

Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs.