Procedure Room Nurse - RN

IVY FERTILITY•Sacramento, CA

5d•$48 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

At Northern California Fertility Medical Center, we’re committed to delivering compassionate, patient-focused fertility care, and that includes supporting patients through every step of their fertility journey. We’re looking for a per diem Procedure Room Nurse-RN join our team in Sacramento! General Summary of Duties: The Pre-Op/PACU Nurse administers diligent care to outpatients via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. The PACU nurse will provide care for post-operative patients recovering from regional and local anesthesia.

Requirements

RN degree; preferably BSN or MSN
Advanced knowledge in critical care practice of nursing
Current California RN license
CPR certification
BCLS and ACLS
Practical perioperative nursing
Critical care processes
Patient documentation into an EHR
Surgical procedures and related patient care
Pain and nausea management techniques
Anesthetic agents
Aseptic and sterile techniques
Excellent assessment and decision-making skills
Strong communication and team skills
Competent in IV therapy and medications
Organized and able to prioritize tasks
Strong documentation skills
Work well with patients, families, and all levels of staff
Function in a fast-paced, stressful environment
Work independently and as part of a team
Exercise good judgment when performing duties
Standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting; must stand 6–8 hours/day
Occasional lifting/moving of equipment and supplies, up to 50 lbs
Must be able to transfer patients

Nice To Haves

Previous ambulatory surgery experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assess, instruct and prepare patients prior to surgery
Ensure operative and informed consents are signed and correct
Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
Initiate IV’s and ensure patients are informed about procedure
Assess the patients’ post-operative condition
Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
Log all findings in patient files
Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
Other duties as assigned