RN - OR, Santa Monica Surgery Center

Description

Take on a rewarding role in a Magnet® designated and world-class health organization! The clinical nurse is a professional caregiver who provides direct patient care and assumes responsibility and accountability for surgical patients in the Operating Room, via the nursing process.

Under direct supervision of the Unit Director and Assistant Unit Director, the incumbent will function in the circulating and scrub role. The clinical nurse is an integral part of the surgical team, working collaboratively to ensure patient safety, implement nursing interventions, and participate in process and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:

· Current valid California RN license, required

· BSN or MSN, required

·2 years of operating room experience as an RN, required

· BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, required

· Experience in orthopedic surgery, specifically total joint arthroplasty, preferred.

· Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis

· Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments

· Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff

· Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire

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At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.

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