Registered Nurse OR (FT) - Inland Surgery Center
Company: Surgical Care Affiliates
Location: Redlands
Posted on: May 5, 2022
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Job Description:
US-CA-Redlands# of Openings: 1Category: Registered NurseSystem
ID: 15465Group Name: TGSOverviewSurgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is
transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly
create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health
systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and
healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to
achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and
a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower
total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's
10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities that
serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information on
SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.Why join SCA? Consider the following
fantastic benefits...Positive work cultureCareer growth
opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance -
eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid
holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and
short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan
Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesWe are actively hiring for an
Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room.Promote the mission, vision,
and values of SCA. Assess patient status throughout the
perioperative episode of care. Develop an individualized
perioperative patient plan of care by implementing: Protecting the
patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical,
electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources. Demonstrating
safe operation of equipment and machinery and following procedures
for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Performing
accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended
retained surgical items. Speaking up with safety concerns acting as
the patients advocate. Handling specimens according to facility
policy and procedures. Adhering to standard precautions including
the use of personal protective equipment. Communicating the
patient's current status to relevant parties throughout the
continuum of care. Administering medications safely and correctly
using the 8 rights of medication administration. Performing
interventions to maintain the patient's wound and tissue perfusion
at or above baseline levels. Performing interventions to ensure the
patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the
immediate postoperative period. Providing nursing and appropriate
monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures. Performing
interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection.
Assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support
person. Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial
response, nutritional management, medication management, pain
management, wound management, and expected responses to the
operative or invasive procedure. Involving the patient or
designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or
her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process.
Protecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy. Providing
age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal
standards of practice. Maintaining a fire safe environment.
Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique. Complying with
Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out
policy. Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes.
Transfer care as applicable. Maintain radiation safety at all times
in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Provide
hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and
pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care. Delegate
tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable),
state board of nursing or professional registration requirements,
state laws, and job descriptions. Document episode of care
accurately, timely, completely, and legibly. Demonstrate effective
communication and collaboration skills with members of the
perioperative team and other stakeholders. Serve as a member of a
multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care.
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Participate in the performance appraisal process. Use
problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective
work relationships. Maintain required competencies. Pursue
professional growth. Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy
and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Comply
with all SCA and facility policies and procedures when providing
patient care. Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and
daily safety huddles. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Perform
all other duties as assigned. QualificationsGraduate of an
accredited school of nursing. One year of OR and/or medical /
surgical nursing experience preferred. Current state nursing
licensure to practice in good standings. Successful completion of
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS
certification. Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or
documentation of current ACLS certification. Successful completion
of Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS) course is required when
pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within
90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS
certification. Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is
preferred. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Physically
demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body
fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive
motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion
including handling and lifting patients and equipment Manual and
finger dexterity Hand eye coordination Standing and walking for
extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to
50 lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range Working
irregular hours PI176266627
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