Registered Nurse (RN) - POCU

Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts, FSAs

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care in the pre-op and post-op surgical setting. You will assess patients, prepare for surgery, and support recovery with wound care and discharge teaching across age groups.

Qualified candidates hold a CA RN license (ACLS/PALS within 3 months), BSN preferred, and typically bring 2+ years pre-op/post-op experience. Full-time with rotating shifts; comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Two years pre-op/post-op experience preferred
• California RN license; ACLS and PALS certification within 3 months; TCAR within 12 months of hire
• TCAR must be obtained by 2019-10-01 for current employees within the department

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across pediatric to geriatric populations in the surgical environment.
• Perform preoperative assessment and skin preparation; complete the surgical checklist.
• Manage Phase II recovery including monitoring, wound care, and discharge teaching.

Skills

Direct patient care

Surgical nursing

ACLS

PALS

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

RN license in California

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Rotate

Holiday Rotation:

Department: Pre-Op

Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services/Shift Manager/Designee, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Responsible for the preoperative preparation of patients, including baseline assessment, skin preparation as required, and completion of the surgical checklist. Responsible for Phase II recovery of surgical patients including monitoring of physiological status, surgical wound care and discharge teaching.

Minimum Education: BSN preferred

Minimum Experience/Skills: Prefer two years Pre-op/Post-op experience

License/Certificates/Credentials: Current: California RN license, ACLS and PALS certification within 3 months.TCAR required within 12 months of hire/transfer . For current employees within the department, TCAR must be obtained by October 1, 2019.

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission?

At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

$59.31- $88.42 hourly Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience