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Shift: Days, 7:00am to 5:30pm
Hours: 10
Job Type: Part Time
Assists with quality patient care in an operating room setting.
1. Knowledge in principles of surgical nursing and aseptic technique. Able to collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data and assist in any surgical treatments relevant to the patient's care in surgery.
2. Ability to provide a safe environment for patients requiring surgical procedures. Conducts job duties in accordance with established hospital policy and safety/sanitation standards.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in scrubbing and circulating for surgical procedures.
4. Ability to assemble all necessary instruments, supplies, equipment and drugs used in the operating groom.
5. Provides instruction to patients entering the surgical suite. Explains procedures to patients thoroughly, provides assistance when necessary, monitors patients' comfort and alleviates anxiety during procedures.
6. Demonstrates ability to supervise ancillary staff in the management of the surgical suite. Able to direct transportation of the patient, management of supplies and cleaning of OR suite through ancillary staff as necessary.
7. Participates in QI activities for the surgical suite.
8. Maintains certifications/licenses required without prompting or intervention
9. Demonstrates competence in the care of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients (when /if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient's age-related and other physical, psychological and cultural needs and carrying patient care activities.
Physical demands:
- Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds
- Occasional prolonged standing/walking
- Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
- Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching
Working Conditions:
- Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
- Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:
- Associate's Degree
- 1 year experience as a Medical/Surgical nurse
- Current California RN
- Current CPR
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Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!
$44.29 - $66.95 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience
