Operating Room RN (CLIN NURSE 2) (48x)

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes : assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge.

The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations.

Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

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Apply By Date : 10 / 03 / 2024 at 11 : 59p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
• For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and / or educational degree if required of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Perioperative Nurse OR (CNOR) within 1 year of hire
• One (1) year experience as an Operating Room RN and six (6) months scrubbing experience (can be in a non-nursing or student nurse role)
• Experience charting in EPIC

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Leadership
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Research

Department Overview

Perioperative Services at UC Davis Health encompasses multiple Operating Rooms, Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Units, and Sterile Processing Departments, across the UC Davis Health Campus.

Surgical care is provided across the entire life spectrum, includes a wide range of inpatient and ambulatory surgical specialties, including (but not limited to : ACS Level 1 Trauma, Bariatric, Burn, Cardiac, Colorectal, Endocrine, ENT, Gynecology, comprehensive Neurosurgery, Oncologic, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Trauma, comprehensive Orthopedic (Spine, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Hand Trauma), Otolaryngology, Pain, Plastics, Robotics, Thoracic, Transplant, Vascular, , Urology, and Uro-Gyn.

Additionally, our Children's Surgery Center provides comprehensive surgical care in the full-range of surgical specialties in an age-appropriate setting.

This or these positions will be located in the new 48X outpatient surgery center complex.

Department Specific Job Scope

The Operating Room Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for patients during the perioperative time frame.

The Operating Room Basic Registered Nurse provides surgical patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing the nursing process in the scrub or circulator roles.

• Essential responsibilities may include, but not limited to : Assisting surgeons in the operating room; work with other members of the surgical team to ensure the operating room is prepared according to type of procedure;
• work with other members of the surgical team to manage specimens; positions patient safely on the operating table; perform general nursing duties and be competent in OR procedures as verified by specific competencies;
• demonstrate the ability to facilitate smooth and efficient room turnover and patient flow; perform measures to assure the safety of team members and patients during the perioperative time frame;

provide the patient / family with pre and post operative education; integrate and coordinate patient care throughout the surgical care continuum.

The Operating Room Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for patients during the intraoperative phase of care during a patients perioperative experience.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Develop and implement an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.

Protect the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources.

Perform accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items.

Perform interventions necessary to ensure that the patient's procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level.

Performs interventions necessary to ensure safe patient positioning on the surgical table.

Manage specimens according to organizational policy and procedures.

Communicate the patient's status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care.

Prepare, and administer medications safely and correctly.

Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient's genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.

Perform interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.

Perform interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection.

Protect the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy by acting as a patient advocate.

Provide age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.

Assure readiness for each patient using a team-based approach to room preparation, including the post procedure cleaning of the room and preparation of room for subsequent patients to ensure the patient moves through the perioperative continuum of care timely.

Document nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly in the electronic medical record.

Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by assembling, preparing, and organizing sterile supplies and equipment, performing accounting procedures with the RN circulator, assisting with placement of sterile drapes, providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure, maintaining an organized sterile field, ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed, and preparing sterile dressings.

Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transports them to the decontamination areas.

Collaborate effectively with all members of the perioperative team to assure safe, effective quality of care for each patient and family member.

Coordinates transfer of care as applicable.

Performs interventions to assure the safety of team members and patients during the intraoperative period.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range : $ 70.21 - $94.47
• Salary Frequency : Hourly
• Salary Grade : 114
• UC Job Title : CLIN NURSE 2
• Number of Positions : 22
• Appointment Type : Staff : Career
• Percentage of Time : 90 %
• Shift Hours : Days shift, 12-hour 0630am
• Location : 48X (4868XST) - Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation : NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible : Yes
• Hybrid / Remote / Onsite : This position is 100% on-site
• This is not an H-1b visa opportunity.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals.

Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract.

Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC :

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short / long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting / Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing / Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing / Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing / Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending / Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting / Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use / repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving / reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer / Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

This position is directly responsible for providing support to Perioperative Services locations across UC Davis Health.

Works overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements; and works weekends, holidays and call as required.

References reflect an overall meets or exceeds.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

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We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground.

The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected .

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Reposted : 10 / 1 / 2024

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