RN, Pre/Post Operative Nurse (Per Diem) - Bakersfield

Sante Health Partners; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Health Partners in California is seeking a dedicated Pre/Post Operative Nurse to join our surgical team. You will provide high-quality nursing care before and after surgery, ensure patient safety, and educate patients and families throughout the perioperative process.

Ideal candidates have a California RN license, at least 1 year of operating room or related clinical experience, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of operating room or relevant clinical experience.
• Valid California RN license.
• Current CPR certification and any advanced certifications.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster).

Responsibilities

• Admission and pre-operative care with education and psychosocial support.
• Coordinate pre-operative lab work and report results.
• Post-operative care and discharge planning for home environment.
• Conduct continuous patient assessments and report findings to team.
• Document actions accurately in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Maintain patient safety as a top priority and respond to emergencies.
• Perform discharge education when assigned.
• Demonstrate nursing knowledge and rationale, including cardiac monitoring.
• Supervise non-professional personnel as directed.
• Manage supplies and equipment, including stocking and preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

CPR certification

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

ECG monitoring

Operating room equipment

Medical documentation systems

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pre/Post Operative Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and demonstrate exceptional patient care skills. The Pre/Post Operative Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and promoting health education.

Partnered with Sante Health Partners, we specialize in providing high-quality, same-day surgical care in a state-of-the-art, patient-centered environment. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Pre/Post Operative Nurse to join our expert team, ensuring seamless operations in the operating room and exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for patient's admission and pre-operative care; holistic
  preparation for surgery, considering all needs, including pre-operative
  education, escort/family members, psychosocial needs, and acting
  under established protocols, practices, and standing orders
• Coordinates pre-operative lab work required for individual patients,
  documenting and reporting pertinent results
• Responsible for the patient's post-operative care and stabilization;
  holistic preparation for return to the home environment, considering
  all needs, including post-discharge care, escort/family members,
  educational and psychosocial needs, and acting under established
  protocols, practices, and standing orders
• Performs thorough and accurate continual patient assessment,
  anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments
  to the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately
• Documents actions in medical record completely and accurately in a
  timely manner
• Keeps safety of patient, self, and others a primary concern at all times;
  acts appropriately in an emergency situation
• Acts as discharge nurse when assigned, giving holistic and thorough
  discharge education
• Demonstrates good nursing knowledge base and rationale for actions,
  including cardiac monitoring
• Supervises and directs, as delegated, the activities of non-professional
  personnel
• Utilizes equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, assisting
  with stocking, replenishing, and preparation of supplies
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an operating room or relevant clinical setting.
• Valid California RN license.
• Maintains current CPR certification and any advanced certifications
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster).

Locations:

• 2080 Century Park E Suite 1111, Los Angeles, CA 90067
• 5400 Balboa Boulevard Suite 111, Encino, CA 91316
• 20162 SW Birch St #100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Bakersfield:

• Bakersfield Surgical Center, 3550 Q St. Ste. 104, Bakersfield, California, 93301

Why Join Us?

Sante Health Partners is accredited by QUAD A and licensed by the California Department of Public Health, ensuring top-notch safety and care. You'll work alongside a team of surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists who are passionate about delivering cutting-edge procedures and personalized care. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.