Perioperative Nurse II — OR Expert

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operating Room Nurse at University of California - Irvine Health 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 and serves as a role model to nursing students and new nurses on the unit.

The role requires BSN and RN licensure, with the ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months recent nursing experience working in an acute-care perioperative environment.
• Internal UCI candidate with 2+ years of UC service and ADN with current enrollment in an accredited BSN program, with anticipated completion within 2 years.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, surgical instrumentation and equipment, and infection control practices.
• External candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and deliver patient care for operative procedures.
• Act as scrub or circulating nurse in various procedures.
• Serve as a Pt. Care Coordinator as requested.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Infection control

Scrub/circulate

Nursing expertise

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Enrollment in accredited BSN program

Job description

The Operating Room Nurse at University of California - Irvine Health 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 and serves as a role model to nursing students and new nurses on the unit.

The role requires BSN and RN licensure, with the ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.