O.R. / PRE-OP / PACU NURSE

*Newport Plaza Surgical Center is a dynamic growing multi specialty ASC seeking experienced PRE-OP/OR/PACU Nurses.

*Full Time/ Part Time & Per Diem positions available

 

*Requirements include currents CA RN License / BLS & ACLS.

 

*We offer excellent compensation and benefits, which include Health, Dental, Vision & 401k

 


 

Duties:

 

* Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.



* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.


* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.



* Documents patient care services by charting in patient records.


* Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.



* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.


* Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.



* Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.



 

* Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.



* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.



Skills/Qualifications:

Clinical Skills, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance