Registered Nurse, Procedural(Reconstructive Surgery) - Los Angeles, CA

VetJobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is hiring an RN to evaluate patient needs and provide supportive care before, during, and after procedures. The role emphasizes accurate records, clear communication with physicians, and maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Responsibilities include assisting with sedations, managing equipment, and contributing to pre/post-operative care. A CA RN license and ACLS certification are required, with 2+ years of nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing or equivalent is required.
• Active RN license in CA is required at hire.
• ACLS certification required at hire.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and completes an assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during and after procedures.
• Maintains accurate medical records and assists with the procedure log.
• Clearly communicates pertinent information to physicians and co-workers.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient to prevent injury.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, administers medications safely, and ensures sterile setup for procedures.
• Assists physician during procedures and with Conscious Sedation/Analgesia and post-operative care.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN License - California

Tools

ACLS Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Description

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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.

Minimum Education Required

Associates

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Experience in gastroenterology practice or endoscopy center or unit preferred - preferred
• Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Nursing - minimum
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing - preferred

Experience

• 2 years Nursing experience - minimum
• 5 Years Nursing Experience - Preferred

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

Salary

Minimum Salary: 51.72

Maximum Salary: 82.75

Certificates / Security Clearances / Other

City: Los Angeles

State: California

Job Category: Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants

Job Code: Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai

Auto req ID: 482228BR