Registered Nurse III, Operating Room - Torrance ASC (Per Diem)

Clinical Nurse III, Procedural

The Clinical Nurse III, Procedural is a proficient and experienced clinician who demonstrates a high level of knowledge and expertise in a specialty as well as general nursing. Consistently demonstrates excellence in all areas of nursing practice including nursing care delivery, staff education, research, and collaboration. Evaluates and works to improve the process of patient care delivery within the unit and division. They possess an in-depth knowledge in all aspects of nursing care for a specific patient population and consistently apply specialized knowledge and skills in the management of nursing care for individuals or groups of patients and their families. They serve as the experienced mentor on the unit with the goal of further developing the staff to reach their full potential and work with their mentor to identify resources and people that will enhance their personal growth and development.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, facilitates and promotes patient flow, coordinates discharge planning and team rounding as applicable.

Provides assistance to co-workers, new staff, temporary staff and students

Assumes responsibility for mentoring, coaching and staff development, acts as change champion; Contributes to performance evaluations.

Champions department improvement activities.

Supports and mentors one of the three clinical advancement pathways (Clinical Quality Education, Leadership) where they serve as a mentor/preceptor/educator, lead a clinical quality or nursing research initiative to improve outcomes, or serve as a charge nurse or council chair and other related activities.

Participates in the completion of required skill and competencies

Assists with strategic planning; participates in activities related to recruitment and retention

Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access

Evaluates and works to improve the process of patient care delivery within the unit and service centers

Provides advanced assessment skills, integrating appropriate data sources to assess the signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general appearance to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics

Provides expert comprehensive direct and indirect care to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs

Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Nursing - minimum

Bachelor's Degree Nursing - preferred

Experience

3 years Nursing experience - minimum

5 years Nursing experience within a healthcare specialty area - preferred

Experience in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Surgery Setting required

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

Certified Nurse Operating Room - Upon Hire preferred For ASCs - CNOR Certified

ANCC Specialty Certification - 1 Year minimum

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

Job Info

Job Identification 21576

Legal Employer Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

Department CMCF 1144060 Torrance ASC

Job Category Nursing

Job Function Nursing

Locations 23500 Madison St, Torrance, CA, 90505, US

Overtime Status NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift 1 Day

Shift Duration 8 hour

Minimum Salary 55.34

Maximum Salary 88.54

UKG Pay Rule F353

Posting Date 10/29/2026, 05:12 PM