RN, Per Diem - Operating Room, West Valley Surgery Center

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California Los Angeles Health seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high quality, patient-centered care in the Operative suite. Working with physicians and the care team, you will apply nursing models to plan and execute safe care from admission through discharge.

You will function as circulating or scrub nurse for all ages, advocate for patients and families, and contribute to UCLA Health's mission of exceptional clinical outcomes and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN
• California RN license required
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice
• BLS must have before start date
• 1 year of OR experience required, GI experience preferred
• ACLS must have before start date
• PALS must have before start date
• Ability to push, pull, lift, up to 35 lbs
• experience as a circulating and scrub nurse

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality, patient-centered care in the Operative suite
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to meet patient needs
• Advocate for patients and families and support clinical outcomes

Skills

OR experience

GI experience

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Circulating nurse

Scrub nurse

Lift up to 35 lbs

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

Description

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the Operative suite, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with physicians, and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models. Plans and delivers safe, effective nursing care until the patient is transferred from his/her care to the recovery R.N. Performs duties of the circulating or scrub role in caring for all age patients. The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. Contributes to the company's mission and vision by utilizing the nursing process for the nursing care rendered from admission until patient is discharged from the facility and has left the premises.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN, required.
• Current and valid California RN license required.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must have before start date
• 1 year of OR experience required, GI experience preferred
• Advanced cardiac life Support (ACLS) - Must have before start date
• Pediatric Life Support (PALS) - Must have before start date
• Ability to push, pull, lift, up to 35 lbs.
• experience as a circulating and scrub nurse