RN

RNIrvine - Irvine, CA 92614OverviewSalary Range $42.00 - $50.00 Hourly Position Type Per DiemDescriptionWho We AreDo you have a passion for helping people achieve their dreams of a growing family? An exciting opportunity awaits you with Fertility Centers of Orange County (FCOC), a leading fertility practice in Southern California! Our Irvine center is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse (RN) to assist with pre-op and recovery at our center.What You'll DoThe RN will assist with pre-op and recovery within our Irvine fertility center. You will be responsible for educating and preparing patients for procedures, monitoring patients' condition during and after procedures, as well as managing the overall nursing care in the operating room to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for our patients.Key Responsibilities Include:Review medical records of each patient and assure appropriate data is entered into the patient's EMR or paper charting.Answer patient questions regarding surgery process on admission.Administer IVs.Responsible to assure all consents and pre op paperwork is completed before start of procedure.Monitoring patient's condition during and after surgery.Selecting and passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during operation if applicable.Managing the overall nursing care in the operating room to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment.Educating patients on the best practices for recovery, including pain management.Cleaning surgical equipment and operating room to maintain a sterile environment.Assist MDs in egg retrievals and or other procedures.Recovery of patients following procedure in the OR.Responsible to assist patients to come out of their anesthesia, helping them stabilize and prepare to discharge to home taking vital signs and ensuring patient is comfortable.Is knowledgeable and trained to use all equipment necessary (defib, cardiac monitors, etc).Has knowledge and appropriate skill set to recognize arrhythmias and interpret date and hemodynamic responses and reacts to change in patients condition.Able to perform pulmonary assessment (pulse ox, signs of distress).Suctioning.Proper positioning of patient, fall prevention measures, national safety goals, medication safety, etc.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsCurrent, unencumbered RN license in the state of CA.Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.Must have an ACLS.2+ years of previous experience in Women's Health, Fertility, or OB/GYN preferred.3+ years of previous nursing experience in other roles.Pre-op and recovery experience in a similar environment.Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.This position pays between $42 - $50 an hour, depending on experience.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.