RN - Same Day - Los Alamitos - Part Time Rotate

University-of-California,-Irvin; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks a Same Day Surgery Registered Nurse to provide direct care to patients undergoing scheduled procedures. You will coordinate care across preoperative and postoperative phases, adhering to the California Nurse Practice Act and hospital standards.

The role requires a BSN, California RN license, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with at least three years in SDS/Pre-op/Phase II recovery.

Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Current California Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS).
• Minimum of three years nursing experience in Same Day Surgery/Pre‑op and Phase II recovery of surgical patients and patients undergoing procedures in areas such as Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and/or GI/Endoscopy.
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative assessments and medication reconciliation.
• Verifies patient identity, consent, procedure, site marking, labs and orders.
• Initiates and maintains intravenous access and administers medications.
• Identifies changes in patient condition and communicates with surgeon and anesthesia team.
• Prepares patients for surgery and provides education about procedure and discharge.
• Monitors postoperative patients and evaluates pain, nausea and vital signs.
• Documents assessments and discharge information in the EMR.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, OR/PACU, nursing staff and other departments.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and a compassionate environment.
• Performs other duties within RN scope as assigned.

Skills

Customer service skills

English communication

Nursing skills

Work pace management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

California RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

SDS/Pre-op/Phase II recovery

BSN required

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The Same Day Surgery Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients undergoing scheduled surgical or procedural services. The nurse coordinates care throughout the preoperative and postoperative phases, using the nursing process and following the California Nurse Practice Act, UCI Health policies, and established standards of professional nursing practice.

What It Takes to be Successful

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative assessments, including medical history, medication reconciliation, allergies, vital signs, and readiness for surgery.
• Verifies patient identity, surgical consent, procedure, site marking, required laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and preoperative orders.
• Initiates and maintains intravenous access and administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Identifies changes in the patient’s condition and communicates concerns to the surgeon, anesthesia provider, and appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Prepares patients physically and emotionally for surgery or other procedures.
• Provides patient- and family-centered education regarding the procedure, medications, pain management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Receives and monitors patients during the postoperative phase in accordance with their condition and assigned level of care.
• Evaluates pain, nausea, vital signs, surgical sites, activity tolerance, and readiness for discharge.
• Recognizes and responds promptly to emergencies and postoperative complications.
• Ensures discharge criteria are met and confirms that the patient has a responsible adult and a safe discharge plan.
• Documents assessments, interventions, education, patient responses, and discharge information accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, OR/PACU nurses, nursing assistants, and other departments to support safe patient flow and on-time procedure starts.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient‑safety initiatives, regulatory readiness, and departmental education.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and promotes a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility in assignments and assists within Perioperative Services based on competency and operational needs.
• Performs other duties within the scope of registered nursing practice as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Current California Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS)
• Minimum of three years nursing experience in Same Day Surgery/Pre‑op and Phase II recovery of surgical patients and patients undergoing procedures in areas such as Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and/or GI/Endoscopy.
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Membership in a professional organization
• Basic computer skills
• Two years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility
• 2+ years of PACU experience

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

• Walking - 15% of time
• Standing - 70% of time
• Sitting - 15% of time

Agility

• Twisting - Never
• Turning - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Never
• Crouching - Never
• Crawling - Never
• Climbing - Never
• Bending - Occasionally
• Balancing - Never

Strength

• Pushing - 10 pounds
• Pulling - 10 pounds
• Lifting - 10 pounds
• Carrying - 10 pounds

Dexterity

• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Fingering - Frequently

Safety Equipment

• N/A

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization