Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of California
American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
ACLS Certification required if floating to Recovery Room/PACU
Job Details:
Start Date:
Open Until Filled.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of California
BSN preferred
American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
RN certification in Medical/Surgical recommended
ACLS Certification required if floating to Recovery Room/PACU
Duties & Responsibilities:
Job Summary
Provides nursing care to patients of all ages
Conducts an initial and ongoing assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient’s individual needs and age group
Scrub or circulate as assigned
Help in the work area
Help in keeping overall Operating Room clean and tidy
Report on and off duty at the control desk
Report on and off duty at the control desk for lunch
Inform control desk where you are at all times while on duty
Make sure room is cleaned, straightened and stocked before going off duty
When free:
Help in rooms by opening cases or helping with stocking
When case finishes early:
Help in rooms
Proper telephone and intercom etiquette
Knowledge and proper use of Surgery Department equipment and instrumentation
Proper use of time cards
Check bulletin board daily for notices and schedule change
Remain with patient while on O.R. table; never leave patient alone
Keep abreast of new changes occurring in the Surgery Department
Keep abreast of new techniques and procedures
Understand and perform standardization of set-ups
Economical use of supplies
Knowledge of handling and care of surgical instruments
Knowledge of fire and disaster procedure
Knowledge of cardiac arrest procedures
Know location of fire alarms, fire extinguishers and fire hoses
Responsible for proper sponge, needle and instrument counts
Constantly aware of proper aseptic technique and observe for any breaks in same
Responsible for keeping records of operative procedure
Responsible for all specimens and their proper labeling
Transport and check all blood for transfusions from lab
Takes O.R. call as scheduled
Participate in unit meetings and educational activities in order to develop skills and grow in awareness
Performs other duties as assigned
Other Info:
Lifting Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods, occasionally required to sit, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. Wears personal protective equipment as required.
Generally lifting objects not more than 50 lbs. and/or carrying objects weighing 20 lbs.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with help.
Available Shifts:
Full-Time Variable, Full-Time Variable Days Shift
Contact Name:
Human Resources
Contact Phone:
530.712.2137
Contact Email:
hrrecruiting@orohosp.com
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