RN - OR

Cynet Health; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an OR nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment in Visalia, CA. The role involves day shifts, 10-hour hours per shift, with a minimum of 1 year experience and CA RN license, plus BLS certification. BSN/MSN or current enrollment in RN-BSN preferred.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, administering medications, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care and patient advocacy during procedures in the operating room.

Qualifications

• The nurse's practice follows the Code of Ethics and maintains confidentiality within regulatory parameters.
• Delivers care ethically, advocates for patients, and communicates with families and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient status and vital signs during treatment.
• Administer medications and document care, providing discharge instructions.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and ensure continuity of care as needed.

Skills

Operating Room

Nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Education

BSN/MSN or RN-BSN program (enrolled)

Job description

RN - OR

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Operating Room

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: Minimum 1 Year

License: CA RN License

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program preferred

Description:The nurse's practice is guided by the Code of Ethics.Professional behavior includes interactions with co-workers.Displays values and treats everyone respectfully.Identifies high-risk patients and initiates interventions.Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients ethically.Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.Acts as patient advocate and assists patients in developing self-advocacy skills.Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.Utilizes the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, outcome identification, implementation, and evaluation.The nurse uses quality of care/performance improvement results to initiate changes in practice.Collects clinical data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care.Identifies aspects of care important for quality monitoring and formulates recommendations to improve outcomes.Assists in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to enhance quality of care.Participates on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practices or health services.Involves in quality improvement studies and implements suggestions from unit study results.Collaborates and communicates with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.Monitors documentation for appropriate referrals.Formulates the plan of care and involves patients in care decisions.Makes referrals, ensuring continuity of care as needed.

If assigned to a specific center:Assigns patients, initiates nursing intake, and educates patients on treatments.Monitors vital signs and patient status throughout treatment.Administers medications and completes documentation, providing discharge instructions.Communicates and collaborates closely with other staff to coordinate care.Functions as a case manager, responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating care.Works with appropriate autonomy within the center setting.Facilitates staff development and education.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for the population served.Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family needs.Able to effectively communicate and care for patients and families as outlined in the Plan for Provision of Care.