Note : Position will be expected to work night shift, as needed.
Join Rady Children's Surgical Services department as Operating Room Nurse! As the only hospital in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare and the region's only designated level 1 pediatric trauma center, our Surgical Services department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to perform more than 20,000 surgical procedures annually!
An operating room (OR) nurse is a very important member of the surgical services team. As a member of surgical services team, the OR nurse will work alongside the surgeon and other surgical team members to provide optimal safe patient care.
An OR nurse coordinates care for the operating room, by ensuring that the necessary equipment and medications are available to the team;
and monitors for quality, by enforcing that sterile procedures are followed during surgery. Also, with patient safety the highest priority, an OR nurse must be a critical thinker and possess the ability to solve problems.
JOB SUMMARY :
The Clinical Nurse II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of pediatric patient care.
Resolves patient problems and needs by applying multidisciplinary team strategies. Selects and coordinates the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, developmental level and size of the patient.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.
Should be able to identify own limitations and seek resources as needed. Maintains a collaborative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Associate's Degree or Nursing Diploma
One year of professional nursing experience
Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse
Current BLS for Healthcare providers, issued by AHA
Current PALS or PEARS (within 3 months of hire)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Three years of experience
Professional nursing certification
Bilingual Spanish
Pediatric nursing experience in a comparable, high-acuity department
The current salary range for this position is $51.32 to $76.20
A candidate's placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector.
This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
EOE including disability / vet
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