Registered Nurse

Lifekind Health; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Dental & vision options

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Lifekind Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse at our Surgery Center in Cathedral City, CA. As a Perioperative RN, you will support patients before, during, and after procedures, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements include a California RN license, current BLS; ACLS or obtaining within a designated timeframe; and at least 1 year perioperative/surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a California RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS required; ACLS required or to be obtained within designated timeframe.
• Minimum 1 year perioperative, surgical, OR, or PACU experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative assessments, intake, and verify consents and labs.
• Initiate IV access and administer medications/fluids as ordered.
• Circulate in OR, maintain sterile field, and assist surgeons/anesthesia.
• Monitor intraoperative patient status and document events accurately.
• Provide discharge instructions and follow-up communication with patients.
• Maintain inventory, safety checks, and routine equipment care.

Skills

California RN license

BLS/CPR

ACLS

Perioperative experience

Critical thinking

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

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Registered Nurse

Operations Full Time Cathedral City, CA, US

Salary Range: $55.00 To $57.00 Hourly

Lifekind Health is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse at our Surgery Center in Cathedral City. As a Perioperative RN, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care across the surgical continuum. You will support patients before, during, and after procedures while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Your expertise directly impacts patient safety, surgical outcomes, and overall clinic efficiency.

Our mission is to bring care that’s whole, human, and healing. Blending medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support into a single plan because restoring life takes more than a prescription.

At Lifekind Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and dietitians work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction. Learn more about us at www.Lifekindhealth.com .

Pre-Operative (Pre-Op) Responsibilities:

• Perform patient intake, verification, and comprehensive nursing assessments (vitals, history, allergies, medications)
• Review and verify surgical consents, documentation, labs, and clearances prior to procedures
• Initiate IV access and prepare/administer ordered medications and fluids
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose, pregnancy tests)
• Provide patient and caregiver educationregardingprocedures and post-operative expectations
• Conduct pre-operative phone calls to review instructions, medical history, and transportation arrangements
• Ensureaccurateand complete chart preparation and documentation
• Maintain pre-op area readiness, cleanliness, and supply stocking

Intra-Operative (Operating Room – Circulating Nurse) Responsibilities:

• Serve as circulating nurse, ensuring patientsafetyand acting as patient advocate
• Prepare operating room with necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies prior to procedures
• Verify patient identity, surgical procedure, and site using established safety protocols
• Assistsurgeons and scrub technicians whilemaintainingsterile field integrity
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers to ensure continuous monitoring and patient stability
• Perform surgical counts andmonitoradherence to aseptic technique
• Accurately document intraoperative events, medications, implants, and specimens
• Respond to intraoperative emergencies andinitiate appropriate protocols
• Receive and assess patientsimmediatelypost-procedure, includingairway, vitals, and level of consciousness
• Monitor and document ongoing patient status, recognizing and responding to complications
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and titrate oxygen as needed
• Provide pain management and patient comfort measures
• Educate patients and caregivers on discharge instructions and post-operative care
• Complete discharge documentation and conduct follow-up calls asrequired

General & Operational Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory and restock medications and clinical supplies
• Perform daily equipment and safety checks (crash cart, AED, oxygen, suction, glucometer)
• Conduct environmental and temperature monitoring for compliance
• Assist with EKGs, chart audits, scanning, and documentation compliance
• Prepare patient charts and surgical documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives
• Support patient flow, including escorting patients andassistingwith room turnover

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• ActiveRegistered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Current BLS (CPR) certificationrequired; ACLSrequiredor obtained within designatedtimeframe
• Minimum one (1) year of perioperative, surgical, OR, or PACU nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of steriletechnique, infection prevention, and patient safety standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

At Lifekind , we believe our employees deserve the best. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance options for you and your family
• Medical – Choice between three Cigna PPO plans (company pays 90% for employees and 50% for dependents!)
• Dental offered through Principal Life Insurance Company
• Vision offered through Principal and VSP Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA)
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability with medical enrollment
• Employee Life, Spouse Life and Dependent Life
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous PTO

Lifekind Health and Savas Software are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.