Registered Nurse, Procedural(Reconstructive Surgery) - Los Angeles, CA

Job Description Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Responsibilities Evaluates and completes an assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during and after procedures. Maintains accurate and complete medical records and assists with completing the procedure log. Clearly and accurately communicates pertinent information to physicians and co-workers. Provides a safe environment for the patient to prevent injury. Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting information to supervisor as appropriate and providing complete and accurate documentation. Follows Standard Precautions and uses personal protective equipment as appropriate and required. Maintains equipment and supplies, including: Cleaning and disinfecting of endoscopy equipment. Operation and troubleshooting of patient monitoring equipment. Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and medications. Accountable for administering oral and IV medications and pharmaceuticals in a safe and accurate manner. Ensures that informed consents are understood and signed prior to the administration of sedation. Assists the physician in the performance of procedures. Monitors patients receiving Conscious Sedation/Analgesia. Responsible for maintaining the sterility and cleanliness of the procedure room and for setting up and testing the functionality of endoscopy equipment prior to the start of the procedure. Escalates situations beyond capability or job responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Reports and communicates errors May be cross trained to provide pre and post-operative nursing care. Patients may require pre-operative nursing care prior to setting up and working in the procedure room. Assistance in the post-operative care area may also be required. Once trained to work in pre-and post-operative area may be assigned to cover lunches, breaks or full shifts as needed. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education Required Associates Qualifications No experience required Experience in gastroenterology practice or endoscopy center or unit preferred - preferred Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Nursing - minimum Bachelor's Degree Nursing - preferred Experience 2 years Nursing experience - minimum 5 Years Nursing Experience - Preferred Licenses and Certifications RN State License - Upon Hire minimum Current CA state license to practice as a Registered Nurse required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) - Upon Hire minimum Advance Cardiac Life Support certification required Salary Minimum Salary: 51.72 Maximum Salary: 82.75 Certificates / Security Clearances / Other City: Los Angeles State: California Job Category: Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants Job Code: Health-Services health-services Affiliate Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Auto req ID: 482228BR #J-18808-Ljbffr VetJobs