Job Summary

• As an Registered Nurse/RNFA, Operating Room Unit, you'll play a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

Education

• ADN degree required; BSN degree preferred or required to be enrolled in a BSN program within 30 days of employment and successfully obtain a BSN degree within 4 years.

 Licenses and Certifications

• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS, PALS and CNOR, RNFA certification preferred.
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.
• Specialty-specific certifications as required.
• ACLS, PALS, CNOR and RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) certification required. 

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of recent surgical experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in an acute care setting or completion of an OR resident training program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical Resource: Act as a clinical resource for perioperative services personnel using evidence-based knowledge and prevailing standards.
• Coordination: Coordinate perioperative patient care with other members of the surgical team.
• Surgical Case Management: Perform surgical case management alongside the surgical team.
• Consultation: Serve as a consultant, advising the perioperative team in areas of specialty expertise.
• Practice Evaluation: Assist perioperative personnel in evaluating practice and creating strategies for improvement.
• Communication: Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with the perioperative team and other stakeholders.
• Education: Provide educational resources and coordinate with the perioperative educator regarding team education specific to the specialty.
• Quality Improvement: Organize quality/performance improvement activities within the specialty.
• Change Management: Facilitate and manage change within the healthcare organization.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care.
• Conflict Resolution: Use effective conflict resolution techniques.
• Operational Management: Manage the specialty operationally and fiscally.
• Mentorship: Mentor team members within the specialty as required.
• Professionalism: Serve as a role model of professional behavior.
• Resource Management: Ensure that the appropriate equipment and supplies are available.
• Professional Growth: Pursue professional growth and participate in a professional organization.
• Patient Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information. 

Required Skills

• Follows Hospital/department policies and procedures, safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Conducts preoperative assessments and plans nursing interventions for patients undergoing surgery.
• Assists physicians during surgical procedures under supervision.
• Monitors surgical room and handles specimen collection appropriately.
• Uses surgical equipment safely and effectively.
• Provides patient education and support.
• Ensures availability of necessary supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Transports patients safely.
• Adapts care to meet the needs of patients of different ages.
• Maintains proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates understanding of organizational structure and communication protocols.
• Collaborates with colleagues to identify career and educational goals.
• Performs additional duties as assigned. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Excellence: Champion a positive patient experience, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Operational Management: Oversee scheduling, resource availability, and staff assignments to ensure smooth operations.
• Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate clear communication between patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Performance Improvement: Participate in quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Salary Range: $69.27 to $86.83 per hour

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