Your Role on the TeamPosition Summary: The Operating Room Nurse uses the nursing process, to design, coordinate, and deliver patient care that meets the identified needs of patients having operative procedures. May act as scrub or circulating nurse in various procedures. Acts as a role model to nursing students, and new nurses to the unit. Functions as a Pt. Care Coordinator as requested. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned if such duties reasonably relate to the position. Required to float to all locations of UCI Health, as needed.
What It Takes to be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications:- Minimum of six months recent nursing experience working in an acute-care perioperative environment
- If applicable, internal UCI candidate with 2+ years of UC service and possession of ADN with current enrollment in an accredited BSN program, with anticipated completion within 2 years
- Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and equipment, and practice of infection control techniques, body mechanics and age related acuity levels
- All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to scrub and circulate in most surgical specialties
- Required to float to all locations of UCI Health, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience working in a Level I Trauma Center
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
- BSN and CNOR
Licenses and Certifications:- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
Education:Total RewardsWe offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
