RN Job
RN OR – Orange Coast 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, 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 demonstrates 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
- California RN License required
- BSN Required
- One year plus in the Operating Room in an Acute Care setting
- Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers card
- Current ACLS card preferred
- Specialty Certification preferred·
- Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.
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.
