Registered Nurse II, Pre-Op/PACU - Torrance ASC (Per Diem)

The Clinical Nurse II, Procedural provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in accordance with physician's orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice within the state of California and Center policies and procedures. Functions collaboratively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Demonstrates initiative, insight and sound judgment in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and completes an assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during and after procedures.
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records and assists with completing the procedure log.
• Clearly and accurately communicates pertinent information to physicians and co-workers.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient to prevent injury.
• Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting information to supervisor as appropriate and providing complete and accurate documentation.
• Follows Standard Precautions and uses personal protective equipment as appropriate and required.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, including: · Cleaning and disinfecting of endoscopy equipment. · Operation and troubleshooting of patient monitoring equipment. · Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and medications.
• Accountable for administering oral and IV medications and pharmaceuticals in a safe and accurate manner.
• Ensures that informed consents are understood and signed prior to the administration of sedation.
• Assists the physician in the performance of procedures.
• Monitors patients receiving Conscious Sedation/Analgesia.
• Responsible for maintaining the sterility and cleanliness of the procedure room and for setting up and testing the functionality of endoscopy equipment prior to the start of the procedure.
• Escalates situations beyond capability or job responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Reports and communicates errors
• May be cross trained to provide pre and post-operative nursing care. Patients may require pre-operative nursing care prior to setting up and working in the procedure room. Assistance in the post-operative care area may also be required. Once trained to work in pre-and post-operative area may be assigned to cover lunches, breaks or full shifts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Nursing - minimum
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing - preferred

Experience

• 2 years Nursing experience - minimum
• 5 years Nursing experience - preferred
• Experience in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Surgery Center setting required 

Licenses and Certifications

• RN State License - Upon Hire minimum Current CA state license to practice as a Registered Nurse required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) - Upon Hire minimum Advance Cardiac Life Support certification required

About the organization

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.