RN Surgery

California Hospital Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA, US • 5d ago

Responsibilities

As a surgical services nurse at California Medical Center you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable.

Every day you will go over consent forms answer questions about the procedure do preoperative assessments make sure the equipment is ready to go and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery.

To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking remain calm under pressure and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
Care for patients before during and after procedures
Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

If you are committed to social justice health equity and prepared to deliver care in new innovative ways you belong with us.

Qualifications

Previous OR experience in an acute setting required.
RN licensed to practice in the State of California.
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

This position represented by CNA.

Overview

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range
$56.99 - $76.01 /hour