Experienced RN for Busy Cosmetic Surgery Center
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse with experience in an outpatient surgical setting. The ideal candidate must be committed to executing exceptional customer service with excellent listening, oral and written communication skills, as well as possess strong critical thinking skills along with excellent organizational skills and the ability to efficiently manage multiple responsibilities. This person must be tactful, mature and able to interact well with diverse personalities, as well as exemplify professional behavior in all aspects of the position. Additionally, the ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information is critical to this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current RN licensure in state of California.
- Current CPR and ACLS certificates.
- One year of current surgical nursing experience.
- Strong Circulating/ Recovery Experience
- Excellent IV skills
- Surgical Experience (Outpatient setting) - Preferably Cosmetic Setting.
- Computer literate with proficient Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a phone, fax, copier, printer etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Intra Operative Care:
- Preparing surgical suite.
- Preparing equipment for surgical case.
- Starting IV and giving IV sedation.
- Monitoring patient during surgery (EKG, BP)
- Circulate or scrub and assist surgeon.
- Taking photographs when the Practice Photographer is not available.
Post-Operative Care:
- Recovery of patient.
- Post op teaching of patient and family.
- Discharge of patient from Recovery Room.
- Dressing changes.
- Suture removal.
- Assist MD as needed.
Assessment:
- Assess the physical status of the patient through personal observation and interaction.
- Demonstrate understanding and interpretation of diagnostic tests, i.e. lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, etc.
- Obtain an overview of the patient's status by reviewing patient's chart.
Planning:
- Plans for a safe, efficient, effective and clean environment for pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care.
- Identifies problems and plans action to resolve problems.
- Identify goals for the patient's care and communicates these goals to others involved in the patient's care.
- Assures patient has necessary lab work, EKG, chest x ray, consents, treatment and instructions pre-operatively.
- Assures the patient has appropriate discharge instructions post operatively and is accompanied by a responsible adult upon discharge.
Implementation:
- Takes action to implement nursing care and resolve the problems identified for the individual patient.
- Utilizes supplies, equipment and resources to contain costs without compromising patient care.
- Reduces chances of nosocomial infection by directing attention to infection control and environmental safety practices.
- Reports and documents information accurately and in a timely manner.
- Utilizes professional nursing judgment in the delivery of patient care.
- Uses safe methods of handling equipment.
Evaluation:
- Evaluates action taken to implement nursing care plan and resolve problems accordingly.
- Modifies intervention to achieve goals if previous intervention not effective.
- Evaluates own nursing practice and seeks ways of growing professionally.
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Recognizes and uses appropriate lines of communication.
- Fosters cooperative efforts in meeting the goals of nursing by sharing workload.
- Communicates positive and caring attitude toward patients, peers, staff, and all other contacts.
- Seeks guidance, direction and assistance where needed.
- Conveys ideas, concepts and facts relative to patient care in a logical, understandable and concise manner.
Accountability:
- Seeks appropriate learning opportunities.
- Demonstrates competence and expertise in nursing practice.
- Assumes responsibility for professional nursing practice within the law.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patients' and surgical center's documents and communication.
- Utilizes judgment in determining nursing actions.
- Acts as patient advocate in the coordination of patient care pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively.
- Maintains safety rules at all times.
- Monitors emergency equipment.
- Follow center's policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to work with very minimal supervision in a normal medical and office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, etc., and be able to lift 35 pounds.
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Clinic
- Operating room
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Outpatient Surgical: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN license (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Diego, CA 92121 (Required)
Work Location: In person