staff - Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $51-81 per hour

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Bereavement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Care FSA

403b retirement plan

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Adventist Health in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR Level II to support operating room services. The role involves assisting surgeons, coordinating equipment and staff, and ensuring patient safety during perioperative care.

The position requires an Associate Degree, RN license, and at least one year of OR experience; CNOR and BLS are preferred. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity with Adventist Health.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• One year of full-time OR experience required.
• CNOR and BLS required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists and coordinate flow of equipment, supplies and staff during a surgical procedure.
• Ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative phase of care.
• Participate in patient care planning, assessment and nursing treatment.

Skills

Operating Room

RN

CNOR

BLS CPR

Education

Associate Degree (AS) or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred

Job description

Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Level II for a nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room

Discipline: RN

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for its sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Assists surgeons and anesthesiologist and coordinates flow of equipment, supplies and staff during a surgical procedure. Assures patient safety throughout the perioperative phase of care. Participates in patient care planning, assessment and nursing treatment. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• One year previous full time experience in the operating room: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR): Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Is competent to circulate in the Operating Room during a surgical procedure. Is knowledgeable of and consistently applies the principles of aseptic technique. Is competent to safely operate all equipment routinely utilized in the Operating Room.
• Is competent to prepare patients for surgery, including safe, appropriate anatomical positioning. Is competent to perform pre, intra, and post procedure patient care planning and assessment following established Surgery Department criteria.
• Is competent to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from operative procedures. Is competent to access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent information for the provision of patient care or in the performance of other job related responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job specific responsibilities related to patient safety, security, emergency preparedness, emergent patient situations, control of hazardous materials/waste, life safety, medical equipment and utility systems as outlined in the Hospital's environment of care plan.
• Documents temperature of tissue/allografts, verifies package integrity, delivers to sterile field, per manufacturers' guidelines; documents process in appropriate tissue log book. Efficiently uses down time for job-related or unit specific work, including, but not limited to: chart auditing, cleaning and restocking, training or .edu modules).
• 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.Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health Job ID #63651. Posted job title: rn ii - or (full-time, rotating shift)

About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• Bereavement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health Care FSA
• 403b retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs