RN Job
RN OR – Long Beach Medical Center
Job Description
Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the Operating Room patient in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Surgical Services and the Nursing Departments.
Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/interventions, teaching patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation of care rendered. The RN must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient.
The RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, and psychosocial and/or spiritual needs into the patient’s plan of care.The RN contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.In addition, the RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California is required.
- Graduate from a nationally accredited Registered Nurse Program.
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
- A current BLS from the American Heart Association required.
- Must have OR experience in an acute care hospital.
- AORN Certification a plus
About the Hospital
MemorialCare Medical Group includes Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Long Beach; Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley; and Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills.
