1 year of operating room/surgical experience (training may be considered if conditions permit)
High School Graduate or GED required
Current CA Registered Nurse license upon hire
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required upon hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required upon hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification preferred upon hire
Bachelor's degree preferred upon hire
Responsibilities
Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care
Conduct critical assessments and perform skilled procedures
Implement and adhere to individualized patient care plans
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Maintain safety standards and knowledge of patient safety goals
Administer medications and blood products accurately and safely
Uphold infection control protocols and aseptic techniques
Benefits
Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs
Opportunity for career advancement within a reputable healthcare system
Supportive work environment promoting teamwork and collaboration
Engagement in community wellness initiatives
Employee assistance programs and resources for personal well-being
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Surgical Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To be successful in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
Safety
Maintains current knowledge of all patient safety standards and National Patient Safety goals and consistently incorporates into nursing practice.
Able to safely administer medications and blood/blood products using the 7 (seven) rights of medication and blood administration. Uses 2 (two) separate hospital approved identifiers to safely identify the patient prior to medication / blood administration.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic work environment at all times and identifies and addresses problems to the appropriate departments.
Adheres to principles of infection control, including medical and surgical asepsis and isolation techniques. Demonstrates aseptic technique while conducting sterile dressing changes, urinary catheterizations, and other similar duties.
Receive, interpret and implement physician orders in a safe and timely manner. Uses hospital approved process for telephone and / or verbal orders that include a readback of all orders.
Job Requirements
Required
High School Graduate Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications 1 year of operating room/ surgical experience. If operational conditions permit, training a candidate without the required experience may be considered.,
High School GED, upon hire
Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, AmericanHeart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AmericanHeart Association (AHA)
Preferred
Bachelors Other, upon hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire
About Dignity Health
Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.