Registered Nurse (RN) - CVOR

MemorialCare; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Job summary

MemorialCare in Fountain Valley, CA seeks a Registered Nurse for the CVOR to direct and coordinate operating room nursing care in the Cardiac Surgery department. The role requires leadership, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include teaching patients and families, delegating tasks, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Current California RN License required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card (BLS).
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card (ACLS).
• 3 years of CVOR experience.
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct unlicensed personnel and supervise activity.
• Assess patients, plan and evaluate nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care across Surgical Services.
• Document data accurately in the clinical information system.
• Teach patients and families about care plans.
• Promote quality and patient safety through performance improvement.
• Serve as role model and mentor new staff.

Skills

Computer literacy

Order entry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

California RN License

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Title: CVOR - Registered Nurse

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Department: Cardiac Surgery

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Days (8 hrs)

Pay Range*: $57.31 - $89.96

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000.00 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the Operating Room patient in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Surgical Services and the Nursing Departments. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/interventions, teaching patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation of care rendered.

The RN must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, psychosocial and/or spiritual needs into the patient's plan of care. The RN contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient care. In addition, the RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

• Utilizes the nursing process and AORN standards as a framework for the management of patientcare.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine a nursing diagnosis and appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrates leadership in the coordination of patient care across the healthcare continuum with progress towards meeting desired patient outcomes.
• Delegates to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.
• Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
• Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching plan as necessary.
• Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and other sensitive material in printed, electronic, or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient- family-significant other expectations.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity, and discretion.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more… Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Current California RN License Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher preferred
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card
• 3 years of CVOR experience
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.