RN II - OR (Full-time, Rotating Shift)

• Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959.
• Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center.
• San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees.
• Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
• Job Summary: Assists surgeons and anesthesiologist and coordinates flow of equipment, supplies and staff during a surgical procedure.
• Assures patient safety throughout the perioperative phase of care.
• Participates in patient care planning, assessment and nursing treatment.
• This position is represented by CNA.
• Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred One year previous full time experience in the operating room: Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice: Required Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR): Preferred Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required Essential Functions: Is competent to circulate in the Operating Room during a surgical procedure.
• Is knowledgeable of and consistently applies the principles of aseptic technique.
• Is competent to safely operate all equipment routinely utilized in the Operating Room.
• Is competent to prepare patients for surgery, including safe, appropriate anatomical positioning.
• Is competent to perform pre, intra, and post procedure patient care planning and assessment following established Surgery Department criteria.
• Is competent to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from operative procedures.
• Is competent to access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent information for the provision of patient care or in the performance of other job related responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job specific responsibilities related to patient safety, security, emergency preparedness, emergent patient situations, control of hazardous materials/waste, life safety, medical equipment and utility systems as outlined in the Hospital’s environment of care plan.
• Documents temperature of tissue/allografts, verifies package integrity, delivers to sterile field, per manufacturers' guidelines; documents process in appropriate tissue log book.
• Efficiently uses down time for job-related or unit specific work, including, but not limited to: chart auditing, cleaning and restocking, training or .edu modules).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
• Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
• Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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