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    pacu/or nurse, rn - Glendale, CA , USA, United States - Lakeside Medical

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    As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment.

    Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.

    We currently have an opening for an PACU/OR RN in our Glendale Surgery Center.


    Assists clinical director in organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State, and accreditation standards and center policies and procedures.

    Assists clinical director in overseeing patient care activities in the operating room and maintains a high standard of safety for the patient and other staff members.

    Performs circulation and/or scrub nurse duties. In the OR assists surgeon in a variety of surgical procedures. Responsible for maintenance of equipment, adequate supply inventory, Operating Room orientation and complete and accurate medical records.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    Nursing Supervision


    • Provides directions and guidance for staff members concerning individual competencies.
    • Promotes creating and sustaining an environment that fosters self-development and continued learning.
    • Coordinates with medical staff and management team to utilize resources considering; patient care, patient census, patient acuity, allocation of resources, and unit environment.
    • Supervises the clinical staff under the direction of the Director and is responsible for maintaining, coordinating staffing needs
    • Reports appropriate information to management and/or others.
    • Utilizes problem solving and conflict resolution in facilitating the day-to-day routine.
    • Applies accreditation standards and requirements in daily activities.
    • Appropriately manages disciplinary documentation.
    • Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
    • Manages facility equipment per facility policy and procedure.
    • Actively participates in activities to facilitate effective inventory management.
    • Clinical supervision reflects budget/financial considerations.
    • Adheres to Informed consent requirements.
    Clinical Skills


    • Assesses patient/significant others understanding of disease process and need for surgical intervention.
    • Performs perioperative teaching to patient/significant other.
    • Demonstrates appropriate nursing management and intervention in the perioperative period.
    • Performs preoperative patient assessment, reviews surgeon preference card, assesses equipment/supply needs, prepares operating room, ensures availability of needed supplies and equipment and proper and safe working order.
    • Provides safe medication administration.
    • Manipulates patient position appropriate to surgical intervention, using positioning aids as needed to avoid impaired circulation, respiration, and postoperative pain/discomfort.
    • Performs surgical prep per standard of care and surgeon preference.
    • Handles and documents specimens per policy.
    • Demonstrates skill and knowledge in providing appropriate patient care across the age span.
    • Identifies and reports suspected child, spousal/partner, and elder abuse per protocol.
    • Demonstrates knowledge and skill in caring for the latex sensitive patient.
    • Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per protocol.
    • Follows established policies and procedures for counts.
    • Initiates corrective actions when counts are incorrect.
    • Assures emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times.
    • Keeps surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.
    • Uses principles of asepsis in varying situations.
    • Initiates corrective action when breaks in technique occur.
    • Wears appropriate attire in restricted area.
    • Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
    • Manages and documents controlled substance inventory.
    Equipment Management


    • Demonstrates appropriate protocol for safe use and handling of equipment.
    • Capable of trouble shooting equipment problems.
    • Verbalizes knowledge of risks and complications.
    • Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
    • Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
    • Provides for equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
    • Anticipates the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference.
    • Selects equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner.
    • Assures all equipment is functioning before use and removes any malfunctioning equipment.
    • Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
    • Operates mechanical, electrical, and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    We offer a full benefits package which includes employer paid medical, pharmacy and dental benefits.

    We offer a generous PTO package, 401k Retirement Savings, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement & Licensed Renewal Fees for our clinical staff.


    Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.



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