FSH RN Inpatient OR PRN Tier 1

United Surgical Partners International; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 50,400 - 61,600; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide direct patient care within the surgical environment in Fresno, California. This role involves assisting surgeons during operations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient safety throughout the process.

Applicants must possess a California Registered Nursing License and have at least two years of nursing experience. Additional required skills include effective communication, knowledge of surgical services, and the ability to provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Two years of nursing experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care during surgical procedures.
• Monitors and prepares the patient for surgery.
• Handles and labels specimens accurately.

Skills

Effective communication with surgical team

Knowledge of surgical service line

Ability to provide exceptional customer service

Knowledge of hospital IT applications

Education

Completion of an accredited registered nursing program

Current California Registered Nursing License

Job description

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure.

Salary and Shift

Salary Rate: $56.00

Shift: One (1) shift a pay period (10 hour shift)

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Completion of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Two years of nursing experience and/or training.

Additional Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with surgeons and surgical team members.
• Thorough knowledge of surgical service line.
• Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency of hospital information technology applications.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current California Registered Nursing License.
• ACLS and BLS required.

Essential Functions

• Ensures pre‑op checklist is complete (history & physical present, informed consent signed, test results present, surgical site identified, etc.) before patient is taken into surgical suite.
• Accurately records, handles and labels specimens; demonstrates care of specimens.
• Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takes appropriate actions and documents.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age‑specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Assessment and reassessment of the patient is clearly and concisely communicated in charting and assures documentation meets current standards, policies and procedures and is completed within shift.
• Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of OR suites before and between cases and after terminal cleaning, based on patients infection class.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of all surgical equipment, is able to direct and assist in maintenance and handling of special equipment and instruments.
• Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, as per hospital policies and procedures.
• Preps patient, positions patients safely, pads and protects bony prominences and ensures patient is draped according to procedure.
• Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Effectively communicates with the physician in accounting for all sponges, needles and instruments during and after the procedure and documents in the appropriate area.
• Is able to open sterile supplies and set up for procedure.
• Gives thorough report of patient’s intra‑operative condition to PACU nurse. Other duties as assigned.

Fresno Surgical Hospital complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.