Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center (KJSC), a premiere orthopaedic outpatient surgery center in Los Angeles, located near the Howard Hughes Mall, off the 405, is currently looking for a qualified full-time Operating Room Circulating Nurse to work 3, 10-Hour shifts each week. KJSC is looking for a nurse with experience in orthopaedics to provide high quality patient care. We are looking for a Circulating Nurse who is known for excellent work ethic and who is motivated towards providing high quality and compassionate patient care. Sports medicine experience is preferred. This is a full-time and benefitted, working 3, 10-hour shifts each week. The facility is open Monday-Friday with no weekends or holidays. Flexible schedule and willingness to work some overtime from time-to-time is desired. Our primary specialties of focus are sports medicine, total joint replacement, orthopedic spine, foot and ankle, hand, and pain management procedures. This position is a competitive pay and benefitted position. Please reach out via email to sdunn@kerlanjobesc.com or reach out via phone at 801-599-0762 if interested in applying for this position.

Job Description and Duties:

· Provides or directs the provision of nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and legal responsibilities as defined by the State Board of Nursing.

· Monitors and assesses the physical status of the patient through personal observation and interaction.

· Utilizing professional nursing judgment, takes action to implement plan for nursing care of the patient. Implements medical treatment plan as ordered by medical staff.

· Assesses and responds to the individual, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and significant others. Acts as patient advocate in the coordination of patient care.

· Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, and electrocardiograms.

· Identifies goals for the individual patient and communicates these goals to other members of the health care team.

· Provides appropriate and knowledgeable instructions/training/education to patients and family members.

· Reports and documents all pertinent observations and nursing interventions.

· Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.

· Demonstrates genuine concern and empathy to internal and external customers by treating each person with respect and dignity.

· Demonstrates fundamental knowledge and skill to administer medications.

· Evaluates the patient’s response to treatments and nursing interventions and revises plan accordingly.

· Maintains knowledge of all equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location, especially emergency drugs, supplies, and equipment.

· Maintains clinical competencies and nursing knowledge and the ability to perform pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Minimum of 1 year of knowledge and experience in direct-patient care in the acute care patient setting required.

· Knowledge and experience in direct-patient care in the acute care hospital, operating room, or ambulatory surgery center setting preferred.

· Effective communication skills: oral, written, and presentation.

· Ability to manage time schedules efficiently.

· Ability to utilize resources in an organized manner.

· Ability to circulate all cases performed.

· Effective organizational skills.

· Effective, positive interpersonal and customer relations skills.

· Appropriate educational background with Associate of Science in Nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

· Current and unencumbered California Registered Nursing License required.

· Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification is a requirement.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person