RN - Perioperative

Plumas District Hospital; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Continuing education support

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Shift differentials

Job summary

Plumas District Hospital in Quincy, CA is seeking a Perioperative Nurse to provide total nursing care across perioperative phases and support surgeons and teams before, during, and after procedures. The role includes orientation of new staff and serving as a resource for patient care issues.

Starting pay is determined by clinical pay scales with 13 steps, 60.61–86.41 USD per hour, with shift differential and holiday pay for eligible employees. Per Diem, non-benefited, on-call required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree of Nursing required.
• Current California RN license required.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assesses patients at intervals per policies and procedures.
• Develops an individualized perioperative plan of care.
• Evaluates patient progress toward outcomes.
• Transfers care as appropriate.

Skills

Safety awareness

Nursing process

Self-directed learning

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree of Nursing

California RN License

CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications

Job description

Nature and Scope

The Perioperative Nurse is directly or indirectly responsible for delivering total nursing care to the perioperative patient during various phases of the perioperative phase. Perioperative nurses use a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, assisting surgeons and surgical teams to care for a patient before, during, and after surgery (surgical procedures). Assists with orientation and training of new personnel and acts as a resource person for problems related to patient care.

Location

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation for Non-Benefited, Per Diem Pay Scale

$60.61-$86.41 per hour

Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.

Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay.

Job Status / Shift Information

Per Diem, non-benefited

Requires on call

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate Degree of Nursing
• Current California Registered Nurse License.
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS

Prefered Experience:

• At least one (1) year experience with surgery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, accepts change, and updates knowledge of nursing as evidenced by continuing education.
• Has the ability to recognize safety hazards and to initiate appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Is self-directed in improving and acquiring the abilities and skills necessary to enhance job performance.
• Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of Perioperative nursing care including, but not limited to proper identification of patients and procedures, along with their potential effects on the individual patient.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.
• Develops an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.
• Evaluates the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Transfers care as appropriate.

Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
• A 3% employer contribution
• An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
• On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee's total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee's anticipated work schedule
• Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first.