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OverviewSCA, a leader in the outpatient surgery industry, strategically partners with health plans, medical groups and health systems across the country to develop and optimize surgical facilities. SCA operates more than 210 surgical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals, in partnership with approximately 7,500 physicians. For more information on SCA, visitwww.scasurgery.com.At Outpatient Surgery Center of La Jolla, we are committed to making a substantial contribution to our community by improving the QUALITY OF LIFE for our patients, staff and surgeons. We are seeking aPool Operating Room Registered Nurseto join our team!Quality of life to our patients means providing a cutting-edge environment and accessibility to the best minimally-invasive technology, all in a patient-friendly environment. These factors combined provide a better quality of life to our patients by returning them swiftly to activities they enjoy and/or need to do on a daily basis.Quality of life to our staff means providing an environment that they enjoy, and empowering them to make a difference. We want our staff to be proud of “our” center.Quality of life to our surgeons means providing them the most work-efficient Surgery Center and the best service available to them and their patients. The surgeons’ input is valued and, therefore, the best equipment and technology is available, which allows them to provide the best outcomes for their patients.Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesGeneral Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care.
Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted Standards of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
Assists with the ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies.
Maintains order and cleanliness of the intra-operative area.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains surgical services as assigned, in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies and is responsible for quality patient care.
Assists with the development and monitoring of the standards of assigned areas pertaining to the operating room, sterilization and decontamination, and corresponding ancillary areas.
Responsible for efficient and effective patient care and quality improvement.
Helps in determining goals for assigned area and effectively manages resources to achieve the goals.
Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
At the direction of the Director of Nursing, maintains an adequate inventory for assigned area, including, but not limited to, equipment and supplies.
Assists in recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and retention of operating room/corresponding ancillary area employees.
Assists with staffing assigned area and performing daily operational processes.
Responsible for fostering an environment that promotes staff growth and development.
Supervises and adheres to Surgery Center policies, procedures, and safety programs.
Participates in Quality Committee(s), Medical Leadership Committee, as requested, and/or assigned.
Proactively seeks to continuously improve patient care and operations.
Exhibits competency in performing all functions of assigned area or duties.
Responsible for other functions as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.
QualificationsEducation - Required:
High School graduate or GED certificate recipient
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Current licensure in the State as a Registered Nurse
Must be current in BCLS
ACLS certification within six months of hire date (applicable to scope of service)
Education - Preferred:
Computer literacy
BSN Degree
Experience:
Previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or acute hospital operating room of no less than one (1) year.
Dependability:
Attendance
Punctuality
Ability to meet deadlines
EEO StatementWe value Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Surgical Care Affiliates: SCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#DP #RegisteredNurse #HealthcareJobs #NurseJobs #MedicalJobs #Healthcare #NurseLife #RNJobs #Health #SCA #SurgicalCareAffiliates #ASC #AmbulatorySurgeryCenterJob LocationUS-CA-La JollaTypePoolof Openings1
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