Registered Nurse (RN) - Bilingual Cantonese/Mandarin Preferred

Astrana Health, Inc.; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in an ambulatory surgical setting, covering pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care. The RN will conduct patient assessments, administer medications, monitor responses, and educate patients.

This full-time role requires an active California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and prefers bilingual Cantonese/Mandarin. On-site at 1668 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA. Salary is hourly and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must have an active California RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience in PACU or ambulatory surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients from operating room and perform nursing assessment from admission to discharge.
• Monitor post-op patients: vital signs, cardiac monitoring, pain level, and consciousness.
• Identify arrhythmias and respond per orders with appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and document all interventions.
• Assist physicians with sterile and non-sterile procedures and post-op care.
• Provide immediate respiratory support and emergency care as needed.
• Give post-op teaching to patients and families about recovery and follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Bilingual English/Mandarin/Cantonese

Education

California RN License

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Bilingual Cantonese/Mandarin Preferred

Department: Clinic Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 1668 S Garfield Ave, Ste 100, Alhambra, CA 91801

Compensation: $43.00 - $54.00 / hour

Description

Astrana Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to be responsible for providing direct patient care for patients undergoing surgical and procedural interventions in an ambulatory surgical setting. The RN performs pre-op, intra-op, and post-op nursing care, conducts patient assessments, administers medications, monitors patient responses and provides patient education. The RN ensures safe and efficient surgical operations in accordance with established protocols and standards of care.

Our Values

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You'll Do

• Receives patients from operating room or procedure areas and performs nursing assessment upon admission to recovery and up to discharge
• Provides close observation and monitoring of post-op patients, including vital signs, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, respirations, blood pressure, pain level, and level of consciousness
• Identifies cardiac arrhythmias and abnormal clinical findings through monitoring and interprets EKG data as indicated, initiating appropriate nursing interventions per physician or anesthesia orders
• Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered and documents all interventions; observes and responds appropriately to adverse reactions
• Performs or assists physicians with sterile and non-sterile procedures, dressing changes, and post-op interventions as required
• Provides immediate respiratory support or emergency care when necessary, including use of oxygen, suction, AMBU bag, CPR and venipuncture per policy
• Provides post-op teaching and instruction to patients and families regarding recovery, medications, activity restrictions and follow-up care
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient recording, including recovery notes, vital signs, medications, and patient response to treatment
• Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and infection control procedures, maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe recovery environment
• Maintains knowledge of supplies and equipment, restocking as necessary to support daily operations
• Assists circulating nurse or surgical team with patient flow and post-op coordination as needed

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current California License
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• Previous experience in PACU, recovery room, ambulatory surgery, or acute care preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of post-anesthesia care, patient monitoring, and emergency response
• Effective communicator with strong organization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated and able to work with multiple teams simultaneously
• Scheduling flexibility is preferred
• Bilingual English/Mandarin and/or Cantonese strongly preferred

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Our organization follows an in-person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a daily basis at 1668 S Garfield Ave, Ste 100, Alhambra, CA 91801.
• The base pay range for this role is $43 - $54 per hour. This salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff... We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Additional Information:

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.