RN, Surgical Specialist, Per Diem, Evening Shift

Adventist Health; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Southern California is seeking a Registered Nurse for the surgery department. The role includes delivering coordinated nursing care, supervising nursing staff, and interacting with patients and families. Candidates should possess an RN license and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, with preference for perioperative experience. The position offers a critical role in patient care, ensuring safety and collaboration within a healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
• Perioperative nursing experience is preferred.
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) membership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care to patients in the surgery department.
• Supervise nursing staff, ensuring coordinated care.
• Collect and analyze patient health data, develop care plans, and evaluate progress.

Skills

Critical thinking

Professional discretion

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS (Basic Life Support)

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

Job Summary

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients in the surgery department according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor''s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Perioperative nursing experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) membership: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions

• Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation.
• Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
• Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials. Maintains complete, accurate, concise, legible documentation of patient status, interventions and responses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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