Job Description

Fresno Surgical Hospital is an extraordinary hospital created entirely to deliver excellence and quality in surgical care to each patient. Our unique facility and staff provide a hospitality- inspired, healing environment unlike anything experience in a traditional hospital. Our commitment to innovation, shared values and excellence can be reflected in exceptional satisfaction scores from patients, physicians and staff.

Fresno Surgical Hospital is known for excellence in surgical care delivery and patient satisfaction. Our goal is to provide a high quality of care through compassion to all we serve by creating a supportive environment for patients, clinical staff and employees. We are currently looking to hire a RN OR in Fresno CA.

We are seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse for our Operating Room

Responsibilities:

• The OR RN provides nursing care and service during surgery cases.
• The RN will be responsible for positioning the patient, prepping the patient, and circulating the case.
• Cares for adolescent to geriatric patients.
• Ensures Pre-op Checklist is complete (H&P present, informed consent signed, test results present, surgical site identified, etc.) before patient is taken into surgical suite.
• Accurately records, handles and labels specimens; demonstrates care of specimens.
• Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takes appropriate actions and documents.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Assessment and reassessment of the patient is clearly and concisely communicated in charting and assure documentation meets current standards, policies and procedures and is completed within shift.
• Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of OR suites before and between cases and after terminal cleaning, based on patients infection class.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of all surgical equipment, is able to direct and assist in maintenance and handling of special equipment and instruments.
• Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, as per hospital policies and procedures.
• Preps patient, positions patients safely, pads and protects bony prominences and assure is draped according to procedure
• Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Effectively communicates with the physician in accounting for all sponges, needles and instruments during and after the procedure and documents in the appropriate area.
• Is able to open sterile supplies and set up for procedure.
• Gives thorough report of patient’s intraoperative condition to PACU nurse. Other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Operating Room experience REQUIRED
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical nursing experience in the relevant department.
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Current California Registered Nursing License.
• ACLS Certificate required
• BLS Certificate required

Benefits:

• Pay: $46 - $66/hour, depending on experience
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insruance
• Generous Paid Time Off plan

Required Skills:

Required Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge and skills relevant to the Operating Room
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to respond to urgent patient care needs.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare software.

Fresno Surgical Hospital complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.