RN - SURGICAL SERVICES

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who performs patient assessment, develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patient populations with various diagnoses. Maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined in department expectations and professional organizations. Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals. Assists in the supervision of other staff members, students and volunteers, as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients'/caregivers' rights, as identified within the institution.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Professional caregiver who performs patient assessment
• Develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patient populations with various diagnoses.
• Maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined in department expectations and professional organizations. Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals.
• Assists in the supervision of other staff members, students and volunteers, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients'/caregivers' rights, as identified within the institution.

Qualifications:

• Qualifications RN Experience:
• One (1) year Inpatient, operating room experience as a Registered Nurse, required
• Must be able to circulate a variety of specialties (including, but not limited to: Neuro, Spine, HEENT, General, GYN, Vascular, Thoracic, Minimally Invasive, Robotic, Orthopedics).
• Scrub experience strongly preferred.
• Will consider advanced outpatient surgery experience, or completion of a specialty training program, formal residency or externship program.
• Qualifications RN Transitional Experience:
• One (1) year of acute care experience, required.
• ICU, ED, or PACU experience, preferred.
• ACLS required within 3 months of hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.

Licenses:

• Current California RN License, required.

Certifications:

• Current BLS required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS required within 3 months of hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. (positions floating to Endoscopy)